PDF to Text

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.

Click to select files or drag and drop

PDF files

Your files never leave your device.

How It Works

1

Upload your PDF file

Select your files or drag and drop them into the upload area.

2

Click Extract Text

Processing happens entirely in your browser - no upload needed.

3

Copy or download the text

Get your converted files instantly.

Why SwiftPDFLab?

100% Client-Side

All processing happens in your browser. Files never touch our servers.

Works Offline

Once loaded, works without internet. Perfect for confidential documents.

No Account Needed

Start immediately. No sign-up, no email required.

Free Forever

No trials, no premium tiers. Every feature is completely free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this PDF to text converter free?

Yes, completely free with no limits.

Can I extract text from any PDF?

Yes, any PDF with selectable text can be extracted.

What about scanned PDFs?

For scanned documents, use our OCR tool for text extraction.

Are my files private?

Absolutely. All processing happens locally in your browser.

Can I extract from multiple pages?

Yes, text from all pages is extracted together.

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