How do I convert PDF to text?

Yes. Upload a PDF in iWeaver, extract the text, and download a TXT file. After signup, you get 3 free uses per day.

Does OCR work on scanned PDFs?

Yes. iWeaver can use OCR on scanned or image-based PDFs to pull out copyable text. Results depend on scan quality and source language.

Can I download TXT files?

Yes. The extracted content can be downloaded as a TXT file or copied into other editors for later use.

Which languages are supported?

iWeaver can recognize multiple languages, and language selection can help OCR on mixed or non-English PDFs. Accuracy depends on the source file.

Are there usage limits?

Yes. iWeaver offers 3 free uses each day after signup. Paid plans are Pro at $9.9/month and Unlimited at $29.9/month.

Do I need to sign up?

Yes. Signup is required before you can use iWeaver and start converting PDF files to text.

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Upload a PDF, scanned page, or password-protected file to iWeaver, then extract text with OCR, copyable output, and TXT export for notes, editing, or review.

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How to Convert PDF to Text

Upload File

Choose a PDF from your device, then add any password if the source file is protected.

Process Text

iWeaver extracts selectable text or runs OCR on scanned pages, then organizes the result into readable plain text.

Export TXT

Review the output, copy what you need, or download a TXT file for editing, storage, or sharing.

Why choose PDF to Text?

Flexible Input

Upload PDFs from your device and handle selectable text, scanned pages, or password-protected files after access is available. iWeaver keeps the intake process straightforward.

OCR Reading

iWeaver applies OCR to image-based pages, so you can extract words from scans, photos, and low-quality documents instead of copying from screenshots.

Editable Text

The output stays plain and editable, making it easy to paste into notes, editors, knowledge bases, or review documents without preserving the original layout.

Repeat Workflow

When you process several PDFs, iWeaver lets you repeat the same steps consistently, which helps with comparisons, review sessions, and document cleanup.

Clean Export

Download the extracted content for later use, then save it as TXT or move it into structured notes, summaries, and reference files.

Use Cases for PDF to Text

Scanned Pages

You have scanned PDF pages from contracts, receipts, or article archives, but the text is trapped inside images and cannot be copied. iWeaver uses OCR to extract the words, then gives you plain text, notes, or a TXT export for editing.

Extract Text

Locked Files

You receive a password-protected PDF from a client, supplier, or colleague and need the contents in editable form. After access is provided, iWeaver processes the file and returns copyable text you can review, quote, or move into another system.

Open PDF

Report Sets

You are comparing several reports, whitepapers, or policy files and need the text in one place for review. iWeaver extracts each PDF into readable output, giving you clean text for sorting, comparison, and archival reference later.

Compare Files

Study Notes

You are turning lecture handouts, research papers, or saved web PDFs into study material and searchable notes. iWeaver pulls out the text, so you can build outlines, capture key points, and reuse the content in your workflow.

Save Notes

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