PDF for AI

Convert PDF to Plain Text

Extract clean, readable text from any PDF. Handles scanned documents with OCR. No file size limit. Runs entirely in your browser.

Free OCR Built InNo Size Limit100% Private
1,250+PDFs Converted
500 GB+Data Processed
4.9/5User Rating

Drop your PDFs here

or click to select · multiple files allowed

Your files never leave your device.

Why Choose Our PDF to Text Converter

Every other tool uploads your files to a server, limits file sizes, and paywalls OCR. We do none of that.

Scanned PDF Support with OCR

Most converters fail on scanned or image-heavy PDFs. Our built-in Tesseract WASM engine extracts text from photos and scans automatically, right in your browser.

No File Size Limit. Drop a 1 GB PDF.

Other tools cap you at 5-50 MB. We have zero limits. 500-page textbooks, massive reports, or entire book PDFs convert without issues.

Your Files Stay on Your Device

Nothing gets uploaded. Ever. All processing happens locally using WebAssembly. Open your network tab and verify. Zero outgoing data.

Instant Conversion, No Server Queue

No waiting for a server to process your file. Conversions happen on your device in seconds, even for large documents.

How It Works

1

Drop Your PDF

Drag and drop any PDF file, or click to browse. Multiple files supported.

2

Automatic Processing

Text is extracted instantly. Scanned pages are detected and processed with OCR automatically.

3

Copy or Download

Get your clean plain text. Copy to clipboard or download as a file. Batch download as ZIP.

How We Compare to Other PDF to Text Tools

We tested the most popular PDF to text converters. Here is how they stack up.

FeaturePDF for AIOursPDF24SmallpdfAdobeFreeConvert
Runs in your browser
Free OCR for scanned PDFs
No file size limit
No file upload to server
No sign-up required
Batch conversion
100% free, no limits
Works offline after load

Comparison based on free tier features as of March 2026. Paid plans may offer additional capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this convert scanned PDFs to text?

Yes. Our converter includes built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) powered by Tesseract WASM. It automatically detects scanned or image-based pages and extracts text from them. No extra steps needed.

Is there a file size limit?

No. There is no file size limit. You can convert PDFs that are hundreds of megabytes or even 1 GB+ in size. Everything runs locally in your browser, so there are no server-side restrictions.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly. You can verify this by checking your browser network tab during conversion. Zero data is sent to any server.

Do I need to create an account?

No. There is no sign-up, no login, and no account required. The converter is completely free to use with no limits on the number of conversions.

How does browser-based OCR work?

We use Tesseract WASM, a WebAssembly port of the Tesseract OCR engine. When you upload a scanned PDF, each page is rendered to an image and processed by the OCR engine directly in your browser. The WASM binary and language model are preloaded in the background so conversions start instantly.

What output format do I get?

You get clean, readable plain text. Paragraphs are preserved, headers are identified, and the document structure is maintained. You can also switch to Markdown or AI Context format using the format toggle.

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