Can this tool extract text from scanned PDFs?

Yes. Our tool uses OCR technology specifically designed to extract text from scanned PDF documents where the text is embedded in images.

Does it work with multi-page PDFs?

Currently, the tool processes the first page of a PDF. For multi-page documents, you can split the PDF and upload pages individually.

Is there a file size limit?

The maximum file size is 10MB per PDF file. For larger files, consider compressing the PDF before uploading.

Are my PDF files kept private?

Yes. All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server or stored anywhere.

Drop images here or click to upload

Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, WebP, SVG, PDF

You can also paste screenshots with Ctrl+V

Upload up to 5 images at once (max 10MB each)

PDF to Text Converter

Extract text from scanned PDFs and document files instantly. Our AI-powered OCR reads text from PDF scans, forms, and image-based documents. Free to use, no signup required.

How to Convert PDF to Text

Upload your PDF file

Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file. The tool will render the first page and extract text using OCR.

Wait for OCR processing

Our AI-powered OCR engine scans your PDF file, detects all text regions, and extracts the content automatically.

Copy or download your text

Once extraction is complete, click "Copy to Clipboard" to paste your text anywhere, or hit "Download as TXT" to save it as a file.

What Is a PDF to Text Converter?

A PDF to text converter is a tool that extracts readable, editable text from PDF documents. While some PDFs contain selectable text, many scanned documents and image-based PDFs require OCR technology to extract the text content.

Our converter uses AI-powered OCR to read text from scanned PDF pages. It renders the PDF page as a high-resolution image, then applies character recognition to extract all text content.

For the best image to text conversion experience with multi-page PDFs, our tool processes the first page. Upload individual pages separately for full document processing.

Key Features

Scanned PDF Support

Works with scanned PDFs where text is embedded in images, not just text-based PDFs.

High-Resolution Rendering

PDF pages are rendered at 2x resolution for maximum OCR accuracy before text extraction.

Form Recognition

Extracts text from PDF forms, including filled-in fields, labels, and structured data.

No Software Installation

Works directly in your browser. No need to install Adobe Acrobat or any other PDF software.

Tips for Best PDF to Text Results

Use high-resolution scans. When scanning documents to PDF, use at least 300 DPI for best OCR results.
Ensure flat, even pages. Curled or folded pages create shadows and distortions that reduce accuracy.
Process one page at a time. For multi-page PDFs, the tool processes the first page. Split your PDF for full document extraction.
Check for selectable text first. If you can select text in your PDF viewer, you may not need OCR at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our tool uses OCR technology specifically designed to extract text from scanned PDF documents where the text is embedded in images.
Currently, the tool processes the first page of a PDF. For multi-page documents, you can split the PDF and upload pages individually.
The maximum file size is 10MB per PDF file. For larger files, consider compressing the PDF before uploading.
Yes. All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server or stored anywhere.