PDF to Word
Convert selectable PDF text into a downloadable Word DOCX file.
Open toolBrowser-based PDF text extraction
PDF to Text Converter
Upload a PDF and extract selectable text from its pages. Copy the text or download it as TXT, Word, or PDF.
PDFs are processed temporarily in your browser where possible. Convert My Docs does not store your files.
Upload a PDF
Extract selectable text from PDF pages in your browser.
Upload a PDF to extract selectable text.
FAQ
Common questions
Can this extract text from any PDF?
It extracts selectable text from PDF pages. Scanned image-only PDFs may need OCR, which is a separate workflow.
Can I edit the extracted text?
Yes. The extracted text appears in an editable text box before you copy or download it.
Does Convert My Docs store my PDF?
No. Version 1 processes the PDF temporarily in your browser and does not store uploaded files.
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