How to Convert PDF to Text on Mac

Are you looking for the best way to convert a PDF document to Text on Mac? To do it, you will need a tool that is designed to specifically convert PDF documents. The other solution would be to copy the content on the PDF to a Text editor a process that may take a very long time especially if the document is large.

There are a lot of tools that you can use to convert PDF to Text on Mac and while many can be effective, very few work in the seamless effective way that you need if you don't want to spend a lot of time converting the file. Here, we will share with you an easy solution that is effective and will convert any PDF, even more than one at the same time.

The Best PDF to Text Converter for Mac

The best PDF to Text converter for Mac is UPDF Converter. This is a simple, but highly effective solution that has numerous features designed to simplify the conversion process as much as possible. It is the only converter you should consider, particularly if you will be converting a lot of PDF documents from one format to another.

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The following are the key features that make UPDF Converter the most ideal solution:

• You can use it to convert PDF to Text and a whole host of other editable formats including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CSV, Images (JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and GIF), HTML, XML, RTF, and more.
• It has an OCR feature that you can use to convert scanned or image-rich PDFs to editable formats.
• The batch conversion feature allows you to convert more than one PDF to Text format, without compromising on speed and efficiency.
• It will also very easily convert password-protected PDFs.

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How to Convert PDF to Text on Mac

The process to convert PDF to Text on Mac is a very simple one. The following steps will show you how to do it:

Step 1: Import the PDF Document

Open UPDF Converter on your Mac and click "Add Files" in the main window. This will allow you to browse your computer for the PDF document that you would like to convert.

Step 2: Select Output Format

To your right, you should see a list of all the output formats that it supports.

Since we want to convert the document to Text format, ensure that the output format is selected as "Text."

Step 3: Convert PDF to Text on Mac

Now, just click "Go" and choose an output folder. The conversion process will begin immediately.

When the file has been successfully converted to Text format, the output folder will open and you should be able to see the converted document.

Besides this method, if you want to learn more about other solutions, you can see these ways to convert PDF to text on Windows and online. Especially for online solutions, if you don't want to download a program on your device, you can use an online tool as well.

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How to Convert Scanned PDF to Text on Mac

If the PDF document that you want to convert is a scanned document, you will need to make use of the OCR function before converting the document. Here's how to do that:

Step 1: Add Files and Select "Text"

Open UPDF and click on "Add Files" to import the scanned PDF document to the program. You can also simply drag and drop the file into this main window to import it.

From the output formats on the left, select "Text" as the preferred output format.

Step 2: Enable OCR

Click on the three vertical dots next to the PDF document and then enable the OCR toggle to the right. Make sure that the slider is in the "ON" position.

Choose the appropriate language depending on your needs (the OCR supports up to 23 languages). If you would like to use OCR on all the PDF files in the queue, ensure that you click on "Apply to All."

You can also apply OCR to only some pages of the document and not all. You can choose the pages in the "Page Range" section.

Step 3: Convert the Scanned PDF to Text on Mac

Close the OCR settings panel and make sure that "Text" is selected. Click "Go" to begin the conversion process.

The converted Text file will be saved in the destination folder that you selected during the conversion.

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