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PDF To Text Converter

Pull the text out of a PDF as plain, editable text. Runs in your browser, so the document is never uploaded.

  1. 1Drop in a PDF
  2. 2Wait for extraction
  3. 3Copy or download the text

Drag & drop your file

or click to browse

PDF files only — nothing is uploaded

Extract Text From PDF Files Instantly

Contracts, statements and reports are exactly the documents you should not be posting to a stranger's server. ModiFyX reads the text layer locally with pdf.js.

Never UploadedContracts and statements stay on your device — the text is pulled out in the browser.
Real Text, Not OCRReads the text layer the PDF already contains, so it is exact rather than guessed.
Page By PageKeep page markers so you can find where a passage came from, or strip them out.
Copy Or DownloadTake the whole document as a .txt file or copy a section straight to the clipboard.
Handles Long DocumentsProgress is reported per page, so a 400-page report does not look frozen.
Works Offlinepdf.js runs locally with no service behind it.

Frequently asked questions

What is a PDF to text converter?

A PDF to text converter extracts readable text content from PDF documents.

How can I convert PDF to text online?

Open a PDF in the PDF to text tool and the text content is extracted in your browser — the file is never uploaded.

Is ModifyX PDF To Text free?

Yes, ModifyX provides a free browser-based PDF text extraction tool.

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