PDF to Text Converter
Extract all text content from your PDF files instantly. Processed entirely in your browser: no upload, no waiting.
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Supports PDF files up to 50MB
Your file is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
About PDF to Text Converter
Konvity’s pdf to text converter extracts text from any PDF right in your browser: no install, no upload, no waiting. It also works as a free online ocr tool: when a page turns out to be a scanned image instead of real text, the built-in OCR reads the image and pulls the words out for you.
Want to convert scanned pdf to word instead of plain text? Once OCR finishes, download the result as a real .docx file, not just .txt. That’s how you convert pdf to word ocr in one step, without switching between different sites or tools. This ocr online process runs entirely on your own device. Nothing is uploaded to a server, so your files stay private.
Common Use Cases
Digitize old paper documents
Scan an old contract, letter, or handwritten form with your phone and save it as a PDF. Run it through OCR here to get real, editable text, even if the original PDF has no text layer at all.
Search inside scanned PDFs
A scanned PDF cannot be searched with Ctrl+F, because there is no text behind the image. Once OCR runs, you get plain text you can search, copy, and paste anywhere.
Convert a scanned document to Word
If you need to edit a scanned contract, form, or letter, extract the text with OCR and download it as a .docx file. Open it directly in Microsoft Word or Google Docs instead of retyping the whole page.
Pull quotes from research papers
Copy quotes, data, or references out of academic PDFs and reports without retyping them by hand. This saves time when writing a summary, citation, or literature review.
Extract data from invoices and receipts
Scan paper invoices or receipts and convert them to text so the numbers and details can be copied into a spreadsheet or bookkeeping software, instead of re-entering every line by hand.
Prepare content for translation or reuse
Get clean text out of a PDF manual, report, or presentation so it can be pasted into a translation tool, a blog post, or another document, without fighting PDF formatting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my PDF file uploaded to any server?
No. Konvity processes all files locally in your browser using PDF.js. Your files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.
What types of PDF files are supported?
Most standard PDF files are supported. For scanned or image-only PDFs, the tool detects pages with little or no extractable text and offers optional on-device OCR (powered by Tesseract.js) to recognize the text. Everything still runs locally in your browser.
How accurate is the OCR text extraction?
OCR runs entirely in your browser and works well for clear, well-scanned documents, but accuracy can drop for low-resolution scans, unusual fonts, or handwriting. Always review OCR output before relying on it.
Can I export the extracted text as a Word document?
Yes. Alongside the .txt download, you can download a .docx (Word) file that preserves page breaks matching your original PDF's pages.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, PDF files up to 50MB are supported. Larger files should be split or compressed before uploading.
Can I use this tool on mobile?
Yes! The tool is fully responsive and works on all modern mobile browsers including Chrome and Safari on iOS and Android.
What languages does the OCR support?
The built-in OCR currently recognizes English text. Support for more languages may be added in a future update.