PDF to Text: Arthize vs iLovePDF

Arthize's pdf to text vs iLovePDF

• •Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
• •The free plan never adds a watermark to your output.
• •50+ tools live in one workspace, so you don't jump between single-purpose pages.
• •Transparent pricing: free forever, Pro from $6/mo or $48/yr, and a one-time $149 lifetime option.

How to extract text from a PDF with Arthize

How to extract text from a PDF with Arthize

1. 1

   Open the convert tool

   Sign in, open Convert and choose Text.

2. 2

   Add your PDF

   Upload the PDF; scans are OCR'd first.

3. 3

   Convert

   Arthize pulls the text into a plain .txt file.

4. 4

   Download

   Get the extracted text ready to paste anywhere.

Common questions

Is Arthize a good iLovePDF alternative to extract text from a PDF?

Yes. Converting PDF to text extracts the raw words into a plain .txt file, OCRing scans first, so you can reuse the content anywhere. Arthize does it free with no watermark and deletes the file after the job. iLovePDF covers a lot of common tasks and is familiar to many users.

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.