PDF to Text
Extract text from your PDF document.
How to Use PDF to Text
- Upload your file: Drag and drop your file into the active processing area above, or click the box to browse your device files.
- Configure settings: Select your preferred options (such as target file size in KB, compression level, page order, or output format).
- Process locally: Click the primary action button. Your file is rendered and encoded in seconds directly inside your browser memory.
- Download output: Click Download to save the modified document back to your device. No watermarks are added.
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Unlike legacy web utilities that upload your sensitive documents to remote servers, PDFtiny executes 100% of processing inside your local browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your computer, ensuring complete privacy, enterprise compliance, and offline availability.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processing Engine | Client-Side WebAssembly (WASM) & HTML5 File API |
| Server Transmission | 0 Bytes Uploaded (100% Local Browser Memory) |
| Device Compatibility | Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Compliance | ISO 32000-2:2020, GDPR Article 25 (Privacy by Design) |
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\
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.