# PDF to text.

Extract readable text or prepare OCR-style notes from a PDF before summary or filing.

Text extraction helps with search, summaries, filing notes, and archive review. BitePDF keeps it tied to the document context.

## Target

text extraction

## Example Result

- Original: PDF
- BitePDF output: text notes
- Saved: searchable context

## Why This Workflow Works

- Extract readable text
- Flag scanned pages
- Create search notes
- Use with essential briefs

## How To Use It

1. Open the PDF.
2. Ask for text extraction or page notes.
3. Use the text for summary, filing, or review.

## Good For

- archives
- legal packets
- research PDFs
- search panes

## Questions

### Does BitePDF show the compression result before checkout?

Yes. BitePDF shows original size, output size, and saved percentage before you choose an export plan.

### Can I change compression strength?

Yes. The compression picker lets you choose Low, Medium, or High. Low favors quality, Medium balances quality and size, and High targets the smallest export.

## Related Workflows

- https://bitepdf.com/make-scanned-pdf-searchable
- https://bitepdf.com/ai-pdf-summarizer
- https://bitepdf.com/file-habit
- https://bitepdf.com/pdf-to-word

## Links

- Canonical page: https://bitepdf.com/pdf-to-text
- Open tool: https://bitepdf.com/editor.html?entry=pdf-to-text&agent=text&tool=extract
- Tools catalog: https://bitepdf.com/tools
- Full LLM context: https://bitepdf.com/llms-full.txt