How to Extract Text from Scanned PDFs
FileConverter uses OCR-free text extraction from digital PDFs. For scanned documents, you may need OCR. Our Image to Text tool supports Arabic and English OCR for scanned images and photos of text.
PDF to Text converter extracts readable text from your PDF files, making the content editable and searchable. This is essential for repurposing content from contracts, reports, ebooks, and research papers. Our tool extracts text from digital PDFs with high accuracy, preserving the original content for editing in any text editor.
PDF vs TXT Comparison
| Feature | TXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Formatting | Full layout preservation | Plain text only |
| Editing | Requires PDF editor | Any text editor |
| File Size | Larger | Very small |
| Best For | Final documents, sharing | Data extraction, analysis |
| Searchability | Searchable | Fully searchable |
Tips for Best Results
- Use digital PDFs (not scanned) for the best text extraction accuracy
- For scanned PDFs, use our Image to Text (OCR) tool which supports Arabic and English
- Clean PDFs with standard fonts extract more accurately than decorative fonts
- TXT files can be imported into any word processor or data analysis tool
Frequently Asked Questions
Is converting PDF to TXT free?
Yes, FileConverter is completely free with no registration or payment required.
What is the maximum file size?
500 MB. Files are automatically deleted after 30 minutes.
Is my data secure?
All conversions are encrypted over HTTPS. Files are never shared with third parties.
What formats are supported?
PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, SVG, HEIC, AVIF, TIFF, PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, HTML, CSV and more.
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اختر ملف
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1اختر ملفات PDF
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اختر ملف PDF واحد
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MP4, AVI, MOV, WebM وغيرها
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