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Save PDF text as a text file

Extract existing selectable text from the pages in your workspace and save it in a TXT file.

Open PDF to text →

How it works

  1. Add a PDF with selectable text.
  2. Choose PDF to text.
  3. Review text order and save the TXT file.

Before you start

Text extraction does not preserve visual layout or images. If no readable text is found, try English OCR for scanned pages.

Keep your original file and review the saved result before sharing.

This tool processes document contents in your browser. Account, saved-workflow and billing data are handled separately. Your files do not transfer between browsers or devices.

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