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title: "Convert PDF to text online with OCR | Docs Bunny"
description: "Extract accurate reading-order text from native and scanned PDFs into a lightweight TXT file."
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# Convert PDF to text online with OCR

Extract accurate reading-order text from native and scanned PDFs into a lightweight TXT file.

- Input: PDF
- Output: TXT
- Browser tool: [Open Convert PDF to text online with OCR](https://docsbunny.com/pdf-to-text)
- Privacy: Supported processing runs locally after the person selects a file.

## PDF to TXT

Auto mode reconstructs embedded text from page coordinates and sends only weak or image-only pages through quality-first OCR in your browser. Choose embedded text only for maximum speed or OCR every page for difficult scans.

## Steps

1. **Choose your PDF file** — Drop it into the tool or browse from your device.
2. **Review your settings** — Choose the options available for this conversion.
3. **Download the TXT** — Keep the result in your workspace or download it immediately.

## Common questions

### Is this PDF to TXT converter free?

Yes. The local converter is available without an account or per-file charge.

### Are my files uploaded?

No. Supported conversions run locally on your device using browser APIs and WebAssembly.

### Will complex formatting look identical?

Text and document structure are preserved where possible. PDFs use layout-aware reconstruction and automatic local OCR for scanned pages, though very unusual fonts or visual layouts can still differ.