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PDF to Text Converter

Extract text from PDF files to a plain .txt file. Free, instant and private — no upload required.

Your files never leave your device

How to convert PDF to Text

  1. 1

    Choose your PDF files

    Click the upload area or drag files onto it. Nothing is uploaded — files are opened locally.

  2. 2

    Start the conversion

    Press the convert button. Your browser converts the files in seconds.

  3. 3

    Download the result

    Save each file individually or everything at once as a ZIP.

Pull the text out of reports, papers and contracts to search, quote, translate or paste into other tools. Works with PDFs that contain selectable text (scanned documents need OCR).

What is PDF?

PDF (Portable Document Format) preserves a document’s layout on every device and operating system, which makes it the standard for sharing, printing and archiving.

What is Text?

Plain text contains only characters with no formatting. It opens anywhere and is easy to search, edit, or paste into other tools.

Safe for confidential files

Unlike upload-based converters, ZapMorph processes files inside your browser tab. Your documents are never transmitted, stored or logged — close the tab and they’re gone.

Frequently asked questions

Is the pdf to text converter free?

Yes. Convert 1 file a day without an account, or 5 files a day with a free account. Pro removes all daily limits.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device. We only count how many files you convert — never their names or contents.

What is the maximum file size?

Up to 25 MB per file without an account, 50 MB with a free account, and 1 GB on Pro. Very large files also depend on your device’s memory.

Can I convert multiple PDF files at once?

Yes. Select several PDF files at once — up to 5 on the free plan or 50 on Pro — and download all results in a single ZIP.

Does it work on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android?

Yes. It works in any modern browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari — on desktop and mobile, with nothing to install.

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