How to Change a PDF Into a Word or Text File

Images & PDF · Step-by-step guide · 5 steps · 2 min read

This tool takes the text out of a PDF. It gives you a Word file or a text file. Then you can reuse the words without typing them again.

Open the PDF to Text & Word Converter

In the pictures, orange letters like A show where to look. Each step tells you its letter.

Step 1: Add your PDF

Drag your PDF onto the box, or click to choose it. The file name shows in a row. See A in the picture.

Step 2: Choose pages

Small page pictures show up. Click the ones you want. Or press Select all pages. See B in the picture.

Step 3: Press Extract Text

The tool takes the text out of the pages you picked. See C in the picture.

Step 4: Download

Press Download Word (.docx) or Download Text (.txt). Or press Copy All Text. See D in the picture.

Step 5: Check the text

The text shows below. Check it before you use it. See E in the picture.

Tips and questions

Will the Word file look like the PDF?

No. You get the words, ready to edit. The layout and pictures are not copied. So you may need to tidy it up.

Why is no text found?

A scanned PDF is a picture of a page, not real text. This tool cannot read text from pictures.

Can I use only some pages?

Yes. Click the pages you want. Or type them in Pages, like 1-2.

Privacy

Your PDF is read in your browser and never sent to us.

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The PDF to Text & Word Converter is free. You do not need an account.