How to Convert Arabic PDF to Text? (Easy Guide)

When you have an Arabic PDF and want to convert it into editable text, you might notice that there aren’t many tools that handle this task well. But don’t worry — today I’ll walk you through an easy, step-by-step guide to convert an Arabic PDF to text. Just follow along with our instructions!

Part 1. How to Convert an Arabic PDF to a Text File?

When converting an Arabic PDF to text, there are two possible cases. The first is turning an editable Arabic PDF into a TXT file, and the second is extracting text from a scanned Arabic PDF.

With UPDF, both are simple. You can quickly convert an editable PDF into TXT on desktop or mobile using the conversion feature. For scanned PDFs, UPDF AI makes it easy to extract the Arabic text accurately. Just download UPDF using the button below and follow the step-by-step guides for your situation.

Convert Editable PDF to Text

If you want to convert an editable PDF to a text file, you can follow the guide below,

• Start by launching UPDF on your device to access its extensive features.
• Upload the Arabic PDF you wish to convert by either dragging and dropping the file into UPDF or selecting it through the file chooser.
• Navigate to the "More" option under the "PDF Converter" in "Tools" within UPDF.

• From there, choose the "Text (.txt)" option to initiate the conversion process.

• You can choose to export a specific page range to a TXT file. Simply select the desired page range, then click on the "Apply" button.

• Once the conversion is complete, the text file will be available for saving. Choose your location to save the file, making the text easily accessible for any future needs.

If you have a scanned Arabic PDF and want to extract text from it. You can also perform it easily by following the guide below.

Convert Scanned Arabic PDF to Text

Step 1. Download UPDF via the button below, and run it. Then, click on the "Open File" option to select the Scanned Arabic PDF.

Step 2. Click on the "UPDF AI" icon, select "Chat" mode, click to choose the "Screenshot" icon to screenshot the opened scanned Arabic PDF, enter the prompt "Extract text from the image", and click on the "Send" to start extracting Arabic text from the image.

It is so easy to use UPDF to convert an Arabic PDF to Text. Why not download UPDF via the button below to try it on your own.

Part 2. How to Edit an Arabic PDF Directly without Converting It to Text?

If your goal is to edit or copy content from an editable Arabic PDF, there’s no need to convert it to TXT. With UPDF, you can edit the Arabic PDF directly. Here’s how:

Step 1. Launch UPDF and open the PDF document where you want to edit. Click on the "Tools" > "Edit".

Step 2. To edit the existing Arabic text, click on the text, delete it, and type a new text there.

Step 3. To add new text, choose the 'Text' tool and click where you want to add text, and type in Arabic. UPDF supports changing the font, size, and color of your text, ensuring that it matches your document's layout and style.

Step 4. With UPDF, you can also adjust the alignment and spacing of your text, making your document look professional and easy to read by clicking on the "Three Dots" to get the properties editing panel.

In addition to these editing capabilities, UPDF offers a wide range of features, including annotation, conversion, organization, and AI-powered chat with PDFs, making it an all-in-one solution for your PDF needs. Start using UPDF today to enhance your document workflow and explore its versatile features. You can also watch the video below or read this review article to learn more about UPDF.

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Part 3. A Bonus Tip: How to Translate an Arabic PDF to Other Language

Sometimes, translating an Arabic PDF to English or other language is essential, especially for foreign readers working with marketing materials. UPDF makes this easy. It not only converts Arabic PDFs to text but also translates them into various languages while preserving the original layout by generating a new file. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Install UPDF on your device (Windows and macOS). The translation feature is available on Windows and Mac.

Step 2: Open the Arabic PDF in UPDF and click "UPDF AI".

Step 3: Select the "Ask PDF" feature. Click on the "Chat with PDF" button.

Step 4: Click "Translate". Choose the target language and specify the pages to translate.

Step 5: Then, UPDF will provide an accurate translation instantly.

Conclusion

Concluding, the journey from PDF to text in the Arabic language is made effortlessly simple with UPDF, a tool designed to meet your every document need. From converting PDFs to writing or editing in Arabic directly on your PDFs, UPDF stands as your all-encompassing solution. Elevate your document management by choosing UPDF today. Download UPDF via the button below and try it now.