Scanned PDF or no text extracted
This tool extracts embedded text only. For scanned documents, use Image to Text (OCR).
Free PDF to Text Converter
Extract readable text from PDFs. Output is cleaned (hyphenation fixed, extra line breaks removed). Works with digital PDFs that have selectable text—not scanned images. Max 10MB. No sign-up required.
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We extract text from your PDF and clean it (fix hyphenation, normalize spaces). Digital PDFs with selectable text only — not scanned. Max 10MB. Your file is deleted immediately after processing.
- No registration required
- Files deleted immediately after processing
- Max 10MB per file
- Free to use
Your files are automatically deleted immediately after processing. No manual cleanup is required.
How to Extract Text from a PDF
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Upload a digital PDF with selectable text (max 10MB).
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Click Extract Text. ConvertFloor extracts and cleans the text.
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Hyphenation and line breaks are fixed for readable output.
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Download or copy the plain text. Your file is not stored.
What this tool does
Upload a digital PDF (max 10MB) with selectable text and click Extract Text. We extract the embedded text and clean it: we fix hyphenated line breaks (e.g. "docu-\nment" becomes "document"), remove excessive blank lines, and normalize spaces. The result is readable plain text for editing, searching, or repurposing. This tool works only with digital PDFs that contain selectable text; for scanned documents use Image to Text (OCR). Your file is deleted immediately after processing. Need Markdown? Try PDF to Markdown. For Word output, use PDF to Word.
If the output is not what you expected, try a cleaner source file, then run the conversion again.
When to use this vs other tools
- When you need plain text from a PDF for editing or analysis
- When you want to search or reuse text without PDF formatting
- When preparing content for other tools that accept plain text
- When you have digital PDFs (not scanned) with selectable text
- When you need clean text without hyphenation or extra line breaks
Common problems and fixes
File size limit
Maximum 10MB per PDF. For larger files, split first using PDF Split.
Hyphenation or layout issues
We fix common hyphenated line breaks and normalize spaces. Proofread for complex layouts.
FAQ
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
No. This tool extracts embedded text only. For scanned documents, use Image to Text (OCR) or convert the PDF pages to images first.
What does "clean" text mean?
We fix hyphenated line breaks (e.g. "docu-\nment" becomes "document"), remove extra blank lines, and normalize spaces. Paragraphs are preserved.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes. Maximum 10MB per PDF. For larger files, split them first using PDF Split.
Is my file stored?
No. Files are processed securely and deleted immediately after processing.
Manual vs tool
Copy-paste from a viewer often misses structure; this provides cleaner bulk text extraction.
Real-world use case
Helpful when you need plain text from reports for editing, summarizing, or AI prompts.
Limitations
Output is plain text, so rich layout and images are not preserved.
Practical tips
- Use on digital PDFs with selectable text.
- Quickly review headings and list formatting after extraction.
Edge cases
- Scanned PDFs without embedded text can fail extraction.
- Complex columns may read in wrong order.
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