Extract text Online
Extract plain text from PDFs, Word, and Excel files.
Free to use. No added watermarks.
- 1Choose files
- 2Make it yours
- 3Preview & save
Drop a file here
Or choose from your device. Your originals stay unchanged.
PDF,DOCX,XLSX,XLS,CSV,TXT · 20 MB per document (25 MB for PDF) · 50 MB total · max. 20 files
Processed on your device. No file upload.
How to use Extract text
- Choose a document file.
- Extract its text contents.
- Save as a plain .txt file.
Make the result work for you
Recover existing digital text for notes or analysis. PDF text, Word paragraphs, and spreadsheet values can be copied or downloaded. Scanned images need a separate OCR tool.
Formats and practical limits
Reads the raw text inside documents without any formatting, producing a clean, plain text file you can copy or save.
About this tool
What can I do with Extract text?
Recover existing digital text for notes or analysis. PDF text, Word paragraphs, and spreadsheet values can be copied or downloaded. Scanned images need a separate OCR tool.
Which inputs and outputs does this tool support?
Document → TXT. Scanned PDFs or images without digital text (OCR) are not supported. All formatting, images, and charts are stripped out.
Does Extract text upload my data?
Selected file contents and generator inputs are processed locally in your browser. The website still loads its code and fonts from the host. Download results before closing the page.
How do I keep my result?
Review the preview, choose a download filename, and save the generated file. Text and table outputs also offer copy actions. The source file is unchanged.