PDF to text converter
Get the text out of a PDF as a clean TXT file. Choose reading order for prose or keep layout for columns, limit the pages, and process many files at once.
Tooloat runs in your browser and needs JavaScript. It opens in a moment, and your files are processed on your device.
How it works
- Drop your PDFs.
- Choose reading order, page range and table detection.
- Download TXT, CSV or JSON files.
Why use it
- Reading order or layout mode.
- Page ranges.
- TXT, CSV and JSON.
- Batch.
Questions and answers
Why is the text empty?
The PDF is probably a scan. Use Image to Text (OCR).
Can I get tables?
Yes, detected tables can be saved as CSV.
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