# PDF to Text for marketers

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/marketers/pdf-to-text_

Arthize lets marketing teams extract text from a PDF in a private workspace — free, with no watermark. Converting PDF to text extracts the raw words into a plain .txt file, OCRing scans first, so you can reuse the content anywhere.

## Why marketers extract text from a PDF

A marketer exports a deck to PDF so fonts don't shift, compresses the case study for an email send, and converts key pages to images for a social post — all without a watermark.

**Built for decks.** Whether it's decks, one-pagers, case studies, Arthize's pdf to text keeps the work inside your private workspace. Unreleased campaigns and client materials are confidential and shouldn't sit on a public server.

## What matters when you extract text from a PDF

Text extraction gives you the raw words without layout.

Scanned PDFs are OCR'd first so the text comes through.

It is the quickest way to reuse PDF content in another tool.

## How to extract text from a PDF

1. **Open the convert tool** — Sign in, open Convert and choose Text.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the PDF; scans are OCR'd first.
3. **Convert** — Arthize pulls the text into a plain .txt file.
4. **Download** — Get the extracted text ready to paste anywhere.

## FAQ

### How do marketers extract text from a PDF for free?

Converting PDF to text extracts the raw words into a plain .txt file, OCRing scans first, so you can reuse the content anywhere. On Arthize it's free with no watermark, and the file is deleted after the job — which is why marketing teams can use it for decks without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to extract text from a PDF sensitive decks?

Yes. Unreleased campaigns and client materials are confidential and shouldn't sit on a public server. Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job.

### How do I extract text from a PDF?

Converting PDF to text extracts the raw words into a plain .txt file, OCRing scans first, so you can reuse the content anywhere. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I get text out of a scanned PDF?

Converting PDF to text extracts the raw words into a plain .txt file, OCRing scans first, so you can reuse the content anywhere. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.