PDF to Text
Extract all text from a PDF (with OCR for scans).
How to use PDF to Text
Extract all text from a PDF into a plain .txt file.
- Select a PDF.
- Enable OCR for scanned pages if needed.
- Press Extract text. The text is shown and downloaded.
Options explained
- Use OCR for scanned pages
- Recognizes text on pages that are images.
Tips for best results
- Each line of the PDF becomes a line of text; pages are separated by a page-break character.
Questions
Is the text in the right order?
Lines are ordered top to bottom and words left to right (right to left for Hebrew/Arabic).
Is Osd-Scan really free?
Yes. Every web tool is free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. The website is supported by ads. A paid desktop app for Windows (one-time purchase, no ads) is coming soon.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens inside your browser on your own device. Your documents never leave your computer or phone, so nobody — including us — can see them. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads.
Which browsers are supported?
Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and Samsung Internet on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone/iPad. For the camera scanner on a phone the page must be opened over https.