PDF to Text
Extract all the text from a PDF into a plain .txt file. Fast, free, and 100% private.
How to convert PDF to text
Add your PDF
Drop the file into the box above or pick it from your device.
We read the text layer
Every page is scanned for its real, selectable text — right in your browser.
Copy or download
Grab the text with one click or save it as a clean .txt file.
Your file never leaves your device
PDFQuokka reads your PDF's text right here in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
Can I copy the text or download it as a file?
Both. The extracted text appears in a preview box you can copy with one click, and you can also download it as a plain .txt file.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The text is read from your PDF entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Only if the PDF has a real text layer. Scanned or image-only PDFs contain pictures of text, not selectable text, so there's nothing to extract without OCR.
What about tables and columns?
Text is pulled in reading order line by line. Simple layouts come out clean; complex multi-column pages or tables may need a little tidying afterwards.