PDF to Text converter
Turn your PDF into a clean, ready-to-use Text in a couple of clicks – no software to install, nothing to sign up for.
Convert PDF to Text
Drop your files to try StandardsPDF. This tool is available in the full workspace.
Preserves fonts, headings, tables and page breaks
Keeps hyperlinks and lists exactly where they belong
Batch several PDF files in a single conversion
Downloads a ready-to-use Text you can share immediately
How it works
Convert PDF to Text in 3 steps
Select the PDF you want to convert
Start the conversion – most finish in seconds
Grab your new Text, ready to use
Private by default
Files are encrypted in transit and deleted within 60 minutes.
Fast
Most jobs finish in under 10 seconds. No queueing.
No signup on free tier
5 documents per day, no credit card required.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PDF to Text?+
Upload your PDF file (or drag it onto the box above), wait a few seconds while StandardsPDF converts it in your browser, then download the Text. There is nothing to install and no account required.
Is converting PDF to Text free?+
Yes. PDF to Text conversion is free on the StandardsPDF free tier – no watermark, no signup, and no credit card. A Pro tier lifts the file-size and daily limits if you need more.
Will the Text keep the quality of my PDF?+
StandardsPDF aims for the highest fidelity the Text format allows, so your PDF comes through looking as close to the original as possible. Some format-specific details may adapt where Text works differently to PDF.
Will fonts and formatting be preserved converting PDF to Text?+
Fonts, headings, tables, lists, hyperlinks and page breaks from your PDF are preserved wherever the Text format allows, keeping the layout faithful.
Is my PDF file kept private during PDF to Text conversion?+
Yes. Your PDF is processed in an isolated worker, never shared, and permanently deleted from our servers within 60 minutes. Most PDF to Text conversions happen right in your browser.
Do I need to install anything to convert PDF to Text?+
No. Converting PDF to Text runs entirely in the browser – no desktop software, no extensions and no account for the free tier.
What is the maximum PDF file size I can convert to Text?+
Up to 100 MB per PDF on the free tier and 2 GB on Pro. If your PDF is larger, split it first or upgrade for the higher limit.
Can I convert several PDF files to Text at once?+
Yes – add multiple PDF files and StandardsPDF processes them as a batch, returning a Text for each.