A free and user-friendly online tool for converting PDF files to text, allowing you to effortlessly extract text data from PDFs without the need for any software installation.
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Max file size 50 MB.
pdftotext.xyz makes PDF text extraction easy with just a few simple steps:
What is PDF to Text Conversion?
PDF to Text conversion is the process of extracting text content from PDF (Portable Document Format) files and converting it into plain, editable text. PDFs often contain a mixture of text, images, and complex formatting, which can make editing difficult. By converting a PDF to a text file, you can easily access and edit the raw text data without needing specialized software to manipulate the original PDF format.
Is the converted text accurate?
The accuracy of the converted text depends on the quality of the original PDF file. PDFs with clear, selectable text generally produce highly accurate results. However, PDFs that contain scanned images of text may require additional OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to achieve accurate text extraction.
Is it safe to convert PDFs to text files?
Yes, converting PDFs to text files is safe. Our tool ensures that your uploaded files are processed securely, and they are permanently deleted from our servers after 12 hours of processing to protect your privacy and data.
Why should you convert PDF to text?
Converting a PDF to text is beneficial for many reasons. It allows easy editing, sharing, and reusing of text without dealing with the complexity of the PDF format. Whether you need to make quick adjustments to a document, analyze data, or extract content for use in other applications, converting to text provides flexibility and ease of use.
How long does the text extraction process take?
The extraction time varies depending on the size and complexity of the PDF, but most files are processed within seconds to a minute.
Is the service free?
Yes, pdftotext.xyz is completely free to use, allowing you to convert PDFs to text without any charges or limitations.
Is there a file size limit?
Currently, you can upload and process PDF files up to 50MB in size.
How many files can I process at once?
At the moment, you can process upto 10 files at a time.
What file formats are supported?
Our tool currently supports PDF file uploads for text extraction.
Can I download the extracted text?
Yes, once the extraction process is complete, you can download the extracted text instantly.
Are there limits on the number of conversions?
No, you can convert as many PDF files to text as you like, without any restrictions.
How long are my files stored?
All uploaded and processed files are automatically deleted after 12 hours to ensure your privacy and security.