PDF to Text
Extract the text from a PDF into a plain .txt file for free — entirely in
your browser. Great for copying content, quoting or re-using text. Your file is never uploaded to a
server.
How to extract text from a PDF
- Open the tool and add your PDF.
- Extract the text — selectable text from every page is pulled out.
- Download the .txt file, created on your device — free, with no watermark.
Scanned PDF? Run OCR first
If your PDF is a scan or image, it has no selectable text to extract. Run OCR first to add a text layer, then convert to text. For editable spreadsheets from PDF tables, see PDF to Excel.
Extracted on your device — never uploaded
Most “PDF to text” websites upload your document to their servers. LambiPdf reads the text in your own browser, so nothing ever leaves your computer. It's free, needs no account, and adds no watermark.
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PDF to Text — FAQ
Is the PDF to Text tool free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Text is extracted entirely in your browser; your PDF never leaves your device.
It extracted nothing — why?
Your PDF is probably a scan (an image of text). Run OCR first, then extract the text.
What format do I get?
A plain .txt file with the text from every page.
Can I get tables as a spreadsheet?
Yes — use PDF to Excel or PDF to CSV for tabular data.