PDF to Text – Easily Convert PDF to Text Online

Use PDF2Go's free online converter and save a PDF into an editable text file.

Interested in learning how to extract a text from a PDF document? Here is the simplest solution for you! All you need to do is convert your PDF to Text with the help of the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) feature. With the PDF to Text online tool you can extract text from any scan you might have – images included!

PDF2Go offers all the tools you might need to modify and convert PDF into an editable text file. Use PDF to Text converter to quickly and effectively transform the content from your original PDF document into a text document that you can edit with ease.

How To Convert a PDF to Text?

Convert PDF to Text

Follow these easy steps:

  1. Go to the PDF to Text converter.
  2. Upload your PDF file from which you would like to extract text.
  3. Choose between available options:
    • Convert - Extract text from documents that contain digital or selectable text.
    • Standard OCR - Works best for perfectly scanned documents. Fastest.
    • Advanced AI-OCR - AI-driven character recognition for imperfect captures.
    • Advanced AI-OCR+ - Specialized AI-driven character recognition for documents that are poorly lit or have shadows.
    • Photo OCR - Specialized AI to extract text blocks from photographs like street signs.

    Source languages of your file - To get the best results, select all languages that your file contains.

  4. Click on the "START" button.
  5. Download the file with the extracted text.

All you need to use the PDF to Text converter is a stable internet connection and a browser. This online tool requires no installation or registration and works on any device. No need to worry about malware or apps taking up additional storage space on your device!

Is This Service Free?

Yes! Our online service is free for casual users. We offer a free package with daily Credits, allowing you to explore and evaluate most features. This makes it an ideal testing ground before deciding on a premium plan that best suits your needs.

Why Go Premium?

Unlock the full potential of PDF2Go with a Premium plan and enjoy:

  • Batch Processing – Convert up to 200 files at once
  • Larger File Sizes – Process files up to 64 GB per task
  • AI-Supported Tasks for advanced processing
  • Task Priority – Enjoy instant processing with no waiting time
  • Ad-Free Experience for distraction-free work

Upgrade today and experience faster, smarter, and more efficient file conversions!

AI-Based Features & Credit Usage

Some advanced tools, such as AI-OCR, Speech-to-Text, and Text-to-Speech, require more processing power and therefore consume more Credits. Our billing is fair and transparent — you only pay for the actual time it takes to convert your file.

If you are looking for easy-to-use online tools for PDF file conversion and editing, PDF2Go helps you achieve your document goals in no time, on any device or browser. Our website is visited by approximately a million users each month, and our trusted online service is 100% secure.