Extract machine-readable text from a PDF.
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Extract plain text from a PDF
Pull the readable text out of a PDF and download it as a plain TXT file. Free, no account required.
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Upload a PDF and download its text as a plain TXT file. No account required.
What you can do
PDF to text online
Extract the plain text from a PDF and download a clean TXT file. Free in your browser, files kept private, and no account required.
Download a clean UTF-8 TXT file.
For scanned PDFs, run OCR first to create the text layer.
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How it works
Step 1
Upload a PDF
Choose a PDF that contains selectable text.
Step 2
Extract
The server reads the text content from every page.
Step 3
Package
The text is written to a plain TXT file.
Step 4
Download
Download the TXT file from a private link.
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Why choose BankSheet Pro
Clean plain-text output ready for search, import, or analysis.
Clear guidance to OCR first when a PDF is a scan.
Private storage and an auto-expiring result link.
FAQ
Questions people ask before they start
These answers are visible on the page and also represented with FAQ structured data.
Why is my extracted text empty?
The PDF is probably a scan with no text layer. Run OCR PDF first, then extract the text.
Do I need an account to use this tool?
No. You can run the allowed number of free conversions per browser right here on this page. Create a free workspace to keep conversion history and process larger volumes.
Are my files kept private?
Uploads travel over HTTPS into private storage — never a public folder. Your result opens on a non-indexed link that is removed automatically after one day.
Is there a size or page limit?
Yes. Each upload is limited in size, and free page and file counts follow the free plan. Larger volumes unlock after you create a workspace.
What happens to my result afterwards?
The generated file is available on a private, non-indexed download link and is cleaned up automatically after one day.
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