# PDF to text

Canonical page: https://beta.convertexpress.com/pdf-to-txt

Extract text already embedded in a PDF. Scanned pages need OCR, which this tool does not perform.

## Use case

Use PDF to text when the destination needs Plain text rather than the original PDF representation. Only text already embedded in the PDF can be extracted. Scanned pages need separate OCR, and reading order can differ in columns or tables.

## Steps

1. Select the supported PDF input in the converter above.
2. Confirm TXT as the output and review any available options.
3. Choose Convert Now, download the result, and open it in the destination application.

## Limitations

Only text already embedded in the PDF can be extracted. Scanned pages need separate OCR, and reading order can differ in columns or tables.

Processing happens in the browser. No file upload is required for this local tool. The web interface and libraries are downloaded from the site. Device/browser limits apply.