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PDF to Text Converter
Extract all text from PDF documents — including scanned/image PDFs using OCR. Supports multiple languages. Preview, edit, copy, and download as .txt file.
🔒 Processing happens in your browser — files are never uploadedFree · No sign-up required
How to Use
- 1Upload your PDF file
- 2Select OCR language if needed
- 3We auto-detect text vs. scanned PDFs
- 4View extracted text in the editor
- 5Copy all text or download as .txt
Why use ShowPro's PDF to Text Converter?
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Files never leave your browser. Zero server uploads.
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Processing happens locally — no waiting for uploads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OCR and how does it work?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts images of text into actual text you can copy and edit. We use Tesseract.js for client-side OCR.
How accurate is the text extraction?
Text-based PDFs are extracted with near-100% accuracy. Scanned PDFs depend on image quality — typically 90-98% accurate for clear scans.
Which languages does OCR support?
We support English, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese. Select your language before processing for best results.
How long does OCR take?
OCR processes about 1-3 seconds per page depending on content density and your device's processing power.
Is there a page limit?
Free users can extract up to 3 pages. Pro users can extract unlimited pages.
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