Extract all text from PDF files and save as plain text (.txt). Supports multiple files.
Note: This tool works ONLY with digitally created PDFs. For scanned documents or image-based PDFs, use our OCR PDF tool instead.
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Select or drag your PDF file into the extraction area.
Click 'Extract Text' to pull all text content from the document.
Download your extracted text as a plain text (.txt) file instantly.
Need to reuse content from a PDF but can't copy it easily? ApexPDF's PDF to text converter is the perfect tool for extracting raw text for use in other documents, research, or data analysis.
Our extractor is fast, free, and operates entirely in your browser. This signifies that your files are never uploaded to our servers, keeping your information private and secure.
We extract text while maintaining as much of the original flow as possible.
Text extraction happens in seconds, even for large documents.
Your data stays on your device. No cloud uploads required.
No limits, no signups, and no watermarks on your extracted text.
Yes! ApexPDF is 100% free with no hidden fees, no signup required, and unlimited file processing.
Absolutely! All processing happens in your browser. Your files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.
No! Process files of any size, as many times as you want, completely free.