Extract Text from a PDF Online

No uploads. Everything stays in your browser. Viewing is free; this is a Pro tool (a 30-day free trial, then $6.99/mo). The free plan has the basic tools and 2 clean saves a day.

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Your files never leave your device.

How It Works

Skip the steps — convert your PDF to text right nowIn your browser with PhantomEtch. No uploads. Viewing is free; this is a Pro tool (a 30-day free trial, then $6.99/mo). The free plan has the basic tools and 2 clean saves a day.
Convert to Text →
1

Open PhantomEtch

Go to phantometch.nullagency.io and select PDF to Text from the toolbar.

2

Drop Your PDF

Drag and drop your file or use the picker. Any PDF with selectable text works.

3

Extract Text

Click Convert. All text content is extracted instantly with paragraph breaks preserved.

4

Copy or Download

Copy the text to clipboard or download as a .txt file. Ready to paste anywhere.

Why PhantomEtch?

FAQ

How do I convert a PDF to text online?
Open PhantomEtch, select PDF to Text, drop your file, and click Convert. The extracted text appears instantly and can be copied or downloaded as a .txt file.
Does PDF to Text work with scanned documents?
For scanned PDFs (image-based), use the OCR tool first to recognize text, then extract it. For native PDFs with selectable text, PDF to Text works directly.
Will the formatting be preserved?
PhantomEtch extracts raw text content with paragraph breaks preserved. Complex formatting like tables and columns are converted to linear text in reading order.

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