Batch convert PDF to text
in one go.
Pull the text out of a whole folder of PDFs for searching, editing, indexing or feeding into other tools. Each PDF becomes a plain UTF-8 .txt file with its pages separated by blank lines. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Drop PDFs here, or click to choose — pick as many as you like
Reads the text layer of every page and saves it as a .txt file. Scanned PDFs without a text layer give an empty file.
How to convert PDFs to text in batch
- Drop in every PDF you want to extract text from.
- Review the list of files.
- Click Extract all text. Each file is processed one at a time, right in your browser.
- Download one text file, or click Download all (ZIP) to get everything at once.
Why batch convert PDF to text with VitePDF
- Turn a whole folder of reports, papers or contracts into searchable plain text in one go, instead of copying from each file by hand.
- Nothing is uploaded — your documents never leave your device.
- Plain UTF-8 text that opens anywhere, with every page included and kept in order.
Frequently asked questions
Will scanned PDFs work?
Only if they already contain a text layer. Scanned pages that are just images have no text to read, so their file comes out empty. This tool does not perform OCR.
Is the layout and formatting kept?
No. You get the plain text only, in reading order — fonts, columns, images and tables are not reproduced, and line breaks follow the original lines.
What happens to my original files?
They are never modified. You download new .txt files.
What about password-protected PDFs?
They are flagged and skipped. Remove the password first with Batch unlock PDF, then edit them.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDFs are processed entirely in your browser tab, so they never leave your device.
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