Reuse the wording
Move document text into a plain-text or editable file instead of retyping long passages.
WPS PDF
PDF to Text
Reuse text from a PDF in your notes, drafts or research. Open the source in WPS PDF, extract or convert the text, and review the result before using it.
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Direct PDF-to-TXT is documented for WPS on Windows. Check export options on other devices. OCR may require a paid plan and needs proofreading.
See how it worksRead, extract, reviewPDF
PDF workflow
Text extraction
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Input
Selectable PDF text
02
Output
Plain text draft
03
Check
Columns and line breaks
An editable starting pointPDF tools
About this workflow
Take the useful text out of your PDF.
Use WPS PDF to work on the file, review the details and save the result in a suitable format.
Check the reading order
Inspect columns, line breaks and footnotes because PDF layout can change the order of extracted text.
Handle scans separately
Recognize when a page contains an image and needs OCR before its words become editable.
File formats
PDFTXTDOCX
Edit in WPS Office. Save a copy to share.Using WPS Office
How to get started
Install WPS Office, then follow these steps in the app. This webpage does not edit or convert your files.
Read, extract, reviewPDF
PDF workflow
Text extraction
01
Input
Selectable PDF text
02
Output
Plain text draft
03
Check
Columns and line breaks
Inspect the sourceOpen the PDF in WPS Office and check whether you can select its text.
WPS Office
Documents, spreadsheets, presentations and PDFs
Work with your everyday office files in one app. Keep an editable source file and choose the sharing format your audience needs.
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Help and information
Frequently asked questions
This page downloads WPS Office. Features vary by platform, version and plan.
Why does a scanned PDF need OCR?
A scanned page stores a picture of the text. OCR attempts to recognize characters, and its output needs proofreading.
Will the TXT keep the original layout?
No. Plain text does not retain page design, images or document formatting.
Is this a tool I use on this webpage?
This page explains the workflow and downloads WPS Office. Open your file in the installed app to perform the task. Features and menu names may vary by platform and version.
What happens when I select the download button?
On Windows or macOS, WPS starts the app download. On Linux, copy the installation command or choose a manual package. On iPhone, iPad, Android or Chromebook, continue to the appropriate app store. This page does not upload, convert or edit your files.
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Direct PDF-to-TXT is documented for WPS on Windows. Check export options on other devices. OCR may require a paid plan and needs proofreading.