PDF to Text
Extract text from your PDF document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my extracted text look scrambled or out of order?
This happens with PDFs that have complex multi-column layouts, tables, or rotated text. PDF text extraction reads content in the order it appears in the internal PDF stream, which may differ from the visual reading order. Try the OCR PDF tool for scanned documents with complex layouts.
Can I extract text from a password-protected PDF?
First unlock the PDF using PDFtiny's Unlock PDF tool, then run the PDF to Text extraction. Text extraction cannot proceed on a password-encrypted document.
Why is my extracted text missing some content?
If text appears missing, the PDF likely uses embedded images for some or all content rather than actual text glyphs. In that case, use the OCR PDF tool which visually reads image-based content and extracts it as text.
Can I extract text from specific pages only?
Yes. Use the page range selector to choose which pages to extract text from — useful when you only need a specific chapter, section, or table from a large document.