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Convert documents with ease

Convert text documents (.docx), spreadsheets (.xlsx), images (.jpeg), and presentations (.pptx) into editable PDFs (.pdf) and vice versa.
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Start with any popular format

You can upload documents in PDF, DOC/DOCX, RTF, JPEG, PNG, and TXT formats and start editing them immediately or convert them to other formats.
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Store converted documents anywhere

Select the necessary format and download your file to your device or export it to your cloud storage. pdfFiller supports Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and OneDrive.
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Convert documents in batches

Bundle multiple documents into a single package and convert them all in one go—no need to process files individually.
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Preview and manage pages

Review the documents you are about to convert and exclude the pages you don’t need. This way, you can compress your files without losing quality.
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Protect converted documents

Safeguard your sensitive information while converting documents. Set up a password and lock your document to prevent unauthorized access.

How to quickly convert and compress your PDF?

Upload your document

Upload a document from your device, cloud storage, email, or URL.
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Use the converter tool

Select your document and click Convert .
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Select format and destination

Decide on the file type and where you want to save the converted document—on your device or in your cloud storage.
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Manage pages and additional settings

Once everything is set, you can access advanced settings to compress a document by excluding unnecessary pages, set passwords, and select other options.
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Convert PDF to Text Google Docs with our full-featured editor utilizing the pdfFiller Google Docs add-on

Use pdfFiller's excellent tools to apply changes to PDF documents, set up fillable fields, annotations and eSignatures, and more.

No need to get forms from Google Drive and then upload them to your pdfFiller account. Export files to pdfFiller in a single click.
Convert PDF to Text Google Docs. Use pdfFiller's selection of annotation features to mark text in a different color), blackout and erase, and draw. Include text and images, sticky notes, or signatures anywhere on your PDF file.
Add different types of fillable fields to your documents, put up PDF forms on your website, or share them via a QR code or direct link.
Add legally binding eSignatures to forms created in Google Docs or request signatures from clients and employees easier than ever.

How to Convert PDF to Text Google Docs in pdfFiller

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To install the add-on, head to the pdfFiller add-on for Google Docs page in the Google Workspace Marketplace and hit install.
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In order to continue, you must log in to your active pdfFiller account or create a new free account if you don't have one and that's it. The add-on has been connected with your Google Docs.
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Let's see how it works:

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Open any document from your Google Docs account.
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Click the Add-ons button in the toolbar.
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Choose pdfFiller for Google Docs in the drop-down.
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Give pdfFiller access to your documents.
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Then select to Edit as PDF to begin editing your paperwork right away.
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With pdfFiller you can Convert PDF to Text Google Docs, type or remove text, accentuate essential details and blackout sensitive data, create sticky notes, pictures, etc.; insert fillable fields, certify your PDF electronically or request eSignatures from one or multiple signers, reorder pages inside your paperwork, add more pages and delete those you don't require. To save the edits you've made to a document hit the DONE button. In the new window choose what you want to do with your document next:

add it to Google Drive as a new file or
go to the documents list in pdfFiller

Start using the add-on now and obtain a comprehensive selection of tools that make document management quick and simple.

Convert PDF to Text with Google Docs Efficiently

Transform your PDFs into easily editable text using Google Docs. This feature streamlines your workflow, saving you time and energy. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or managing personal documents, turning your PDFs into accessible text has never been simpler.

Key Features

Simple and quick file conversion
Preserves formatting for easy readability
Compatible with various PDF formats
Accessible on any device with internet access
User-friendly interface for everyone

Use Cases and Benefits

Edit important documents without starting from scratch
Extract text for research or academic purposes
Prepare content for presentations or reports
Create digital archives of essential paperwork
Facilitate collaboration by sharing editable files

This feature solves the problem of dealing with static PDFs. Often, PDFs can feel locked away and unchangeable. By converting them into text via Google Docs, you gain flexibility. No more manual typing or guessing; instead, you can focus on your work. Unlock the potential of your documents today.

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How to Efficiently Convert PDF to Text in Google Docs

Converting PDF files to text in Google Docs can be a quick and efficient way to extract text from your documents. Follow these steps to make the most out of the Convert PDF to Text feature:

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Open Google Docs
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Click on 'File' in the top menu
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Select 'Open'
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Choose 'Upload' from the dropdown menu
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Locate the PDF file you want to convert and click 'Open'
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Once the PDF is uploaded, click on 'File' again
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Select 'Download'
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Choose 'Plain Text' as the format
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Click 'Download' to save the converted text file to your computer

By following these steps, you can efficiently convert PDF files to text using the Convert PDF to Text feature in Google Docs. This feature is particularly useful when you need to extract text from PDFs for editing or analysis purposes. Give it a try and experience the convenience of converting PDFs to text seamlessly!

FAQ on How to Convert PDF to Text Google Docs

Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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PDF to Text Convert PDF to Text Online for FreeD rag your file into the PDF to Text converter. Choose to use OCR if needed, otherwise select convert to Word. Wait for the tool to convert your file in a matter of seconds. Download your file as a fully editable Word document! Dec 17, 2021
You can edit and create your documents easily without using the internet in Google Docs. Google Docs has professional features that allow you to edit any PDF file without installing applications. If you want to edit PDFs having background and images, you must not opt for this editing technique.
First, you'll need to convert the PDF to a Word doc. Choose File Upload, select your new Word document, and click Open to start the upload. Double-click the file and then select Open With. Finally, choose Google Docs, and then you and your team can work directly on the file together.
@Susan: Students can edit PDFs, that are added to assignments in Google Classroom. While creating assignments, you can select the option, “students can edit fireball students share the same file and can make changes to it”.
Right-click on the PDF file in the file list and select Open With > Google Docs. The PDF file is converted to a Google Doc containing editable text.

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