PDF to Text

Extracts a PDF’s text as a plain .txt file, done entirely on this device. Works best on PDFs with real text; scanned pages run through on-device OCR automatically.

How it works

1. Choose a PDF.
2. Scanquil reads its text (or runs OCR if it’s scanned).
3. Download the result as a .txt file.

Features

• Free, no sign-up, no watermark
• Runs entirely on your device -- nothing is uploaded
• Plain .txt output, no formatting to strip out
• Scanned pages run through on-device OCR automatically

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF to text conversion free?

Yes, completely free with no sign-up, no watermark, and no limit on how often you use it.

Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?

No. Every conversion runs in your browser, on your own device. Your file is never sent to a server or stored anywhere but your device.

Does it work on scanned PDFs?

Yes -- pages without a real text layer are read with on-device OCR automatically.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes -- it works in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or desktop, with no app to install.

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