Free Online PDF to Text Converter with OCR
Effortlessly convert PDF to Text with ilovepdfs.tools’ free online PDF to Text converter. Extract text from digital or scanned PDFs with OCR. Secure, no signup!
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Note: OCR is slower and best for scanned PDFs. For digital PDFs, disable OCR for faster results. Files larger than 20MB may cause delays; try splitting them with our Split PDF tool.
Why Choose Our PDF to Text Converter?
- Free and Unlimited: Convert unlimited PDFs to Text at no cost, no signup required.
- Secure and Private: Files are processed locally in your browser, ensuring 100% data privacy.
- OCR Support: Extract text from scanned PDFs with optimized browser-based OCR.
- Simple Output: Get clean plain text for easy copying or data processing.
- Cross-Platform: Works on any device—Windows, Mac, iOS, Android—directly in your browser.
- Versatile Use Cases: Ideal for data extraction, note-taking, or workflows with JSON or Word.
How to Convert PDF to Text
- Select your PDF file using the upload button above.
- Enable OCR if your PDF is scanned (optional).
- Click "Convert to Text" to generate a plain text file instantly.
- Download the text file, ready for use in your projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PDF to Text converter free?
Yes, our tool is completely free with no limits or hidden fees, including OCR for scanned PDFs.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Yes, enable OCR to extract text from scanned PDFs, converting it to plain text.
Why does the converter seem stuck?
Large PDFs (>20MB) or OCR processing can cause delays. Try smaller files or disable OCR for digital PDFs. Use our Split PDF tool for large files.
Is OCR accurate?
Browser-based OCR works best for clear, high-contrast text. Complex layouts may reduce accuracy compared to server-side solutions.
Is my data secure?
Absolutely, all processing, including OCR, happens in your browser. No files are uploaded or stored.
What Our Users Say
"Extracted text from a scanned PDF with OCR in minutes. Super useful!" - Clara M.
"Fast and reliable, with clean text output for my notes." - Ethan P.