About The PDF to Text Converter

PDF to Text Converter extracts readable text from scanned PDF pages using OCR. It helps turn document images into content you can search, copy, quote, summarize, or move into another editor.

The workflow runs in your browser after PDF and OCR resources load. OCR accuracy depends on scan quality, page layout, language clarity, and render scale.

How to Extract Text from PDFs Online

1. Choose the scanned PDF file.
2. Open more options to set OCR language, render scale, and page range.
3. Run OCR and wait while the selected pages are rendered and read.
4. Review the text output and download a TXT copy when needed.

Choosing Options Correctly

Render scale:
Higher scale can improve OCR detail but uses more browser memory and takes longer. Lower it for large documents if processing struggles.

Page range:
Use ranges like 1-3,5 when you only need part of a document or want to process a large PDF in smaller chunks.

Common Use Cases

• Extracting text from scanned forms, letters, receipts, notes, or archived documents.
• Copying text from a PDF into reports, tickets, research notes, or documentation.
• Reviewing OCR output before manually correcting names, numbers, or formatting.

Quick FAQ

Is my original PDF changed?
No. Text extraction creates a separate output and leaves the PDF unchanged.

Are scanned PDFs supported?
Yes, OCR can read scanned pages, but accuracy depends on scan quality and page layout.

Why is the text not perfectly formatted?
OCR extracts characters and approximate layout; columns, tables, headers, and handwriting can lose structure.

Are PDFs uploaded?
No. The conversion is designed to run in the browser.