Turn any PDF into text
you can copy and edit.
Upload a report, scan, or form and receive readable text you can search, highlight, copy, and paste.
Three steps from file to text.
Upload your PDF, let the pages be read, then review and copy the text that comes back.
Good for everyday documents.
Reports, scans, forms, and older files you need as editable text.
Reports and memos
Turn a long report into text you can search, quote, and paste into a draft.
Scanned paperwork
Pull readable text from scans of receipts, letters, and signed forms.
Forms and letters
Copy names, dates, and answers without retyping each field by hand.
Older files
Open PDFs that are hard to select from and get text you can work with.
Try the conversion in your browser.
Upload a PDF, wait while the pages are read, and copy the text that comes back.
PDF to text, answered.
What to expect when you upload a document and copy the results.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Open the playground in your browser, upload a PDF, and review the text there. You may need to sign in depending on how the playground is set up.
What kinds of documents work?
PDFs with typed text, scans, and many mixed layouts work well. Very faint scans, unusual fonts, or heavy markup can produce gaps. Always spot-check important details.
Will the layout match the original PDF exactly?
Not always. You get readable text, but columns, tables, and design-heavy pages may not line up the same way. Compare against the source when layout matters.
Can I convert a full document?
Yes. The tool is meant for whole files, not just a single snippet. Very long files may take longer to process.
How much is included for free?
The first 1,000 pages are free for reading documents. Check current pricing in the playground if you process large volumes.
Can I paste the text into another editor?
Yes. Copy from the results and paste into Word, Google Docs, email, or any text editor.
Have a PDF
ready to use?
Upload it in the playground and copy the text that comes back.