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Best PDF To Text Extractor Apps

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free pdf to text extractor apps? 20 of our 233+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for PDF To Text Extractor

AI Scanner : Image to Text#2

AI Scanner : Image to Text by Appzys Technologies Private Limited

OCR Text Scanner,Doc Scanner
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(9.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app uses AI to accurately extract text from images, PDFs, and screenshots in over 90 languages. It can also translate extracted text, scan physical documents into PDFs, and even allows you to chat with AI about your scanned content. Save, edit, and share your extracted text in various formats.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate OCR
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for various use cases
  • 🚀 Saves time and effort

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited free scans per day
  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Ads even with paid subscription

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PDF it All Document Converter
PDF it All Document Converter
PDF it All Document Converter
Compress PDF Photos,Files,Word
Free

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to compress, convert, edit, merge, split, sign, and protect PDF files. All operations are performed locally on the device for enhanced security.

Compress PDF filesConvert Office, Web, Photos to PDFEdit PDF pages (remove, rotate)
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5
PDF Converter - Word to PDF
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Photo to PDF maker & Scan doc
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Easily convert documents to and from PDF format in just three steps. Create PDFs from images, share converted files, and manage your conversion history. Supports a wide range of input and output file types.

Convert documents to PDFCreate PDF from imagesSupports numerous file formats
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6
PDF Export: Scan, Merge & Sign
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PDF Export: Scan, Merge & Sign
Tools, Merge & Compress PDFs
Free

This app provides comprehensive tools for creating, editing, converting, and organizing PDF files on your mobile device. It offers features like scanning documents, merging files, adding watermarks, and even transcribing audio to text, all without requiring an internet connection.

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7
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This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to read, edit, annotate, convert, and scan PDFs with an intuitive interface. Features include form filling, digital signatures, page management, and robust sharing options across Apple devices.

Read and edit PDFsAnnotate and markup documentsFill forms and add digital signatures
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PDFelement: PDF Editor, Viewer
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Edit,read,sign,annotate pdf
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This application offers comprehensive PDF management, including advanced editing, AI-powered summarization and translation, and efficient scanning with OCR. It helps organize, convert, and secure documents for work, study, and personal use.

AI Chat with PDFScan and OCRPDF to Office Conversion
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9
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
Edit, Sign, Convert Documents
Free

This app allows you to edit, annotate, fill out forms, and convert PDF documents. It offers AI-powered summarization and analysis, along with tools to merge, sign, and protect your files. Work seamlessly across Apple devices with a user-friendly interface.

Edit PDF text and imagesAnnotate and highlight PDFsFill out PDF forms
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10
iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan
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For Work, Study & E-Signing
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Edit, convert, annotate, and sign PDF documents on the go. This app offers tools to scan, merge, split, compress, and protect your files, enhancing productivity for work and study.

Scan documents to PDFConvert JPG/Office to PDFEdit and annotate PDFs
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11
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader
Edit, Convert Documents・Expert
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Edit, create, and secure PDF documents on your mobile device. Scan paper documents to editable PDFs, recognize text with OCR, and fill or sign forms. Convert between PDF and other formats, and protect sensitive files with passwords.

Scan documents to editable PDFsRecognize text with OCREdit text, images, and signatures
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12
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Convert Photo to PDF Scanner
Free

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and IDs, converting them to PDF or other formats. Features smart cropping, auto-enhancement, and real-time scanning for professional-quality results.

Portable scanner appOCR text recognitionConvert photo to PDF
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Easily create professional-quality PDFs from text, images, or scans. Organize documents by merging multiple files and track your creation history. Streamline your workflow for personal or academic use.

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14
Text Extractor! images to text
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text scanner scan to text ocr
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Capture text from documents using your device's camera. Convert images into editable text files that can be easily shared across various platforms. This offline application streamlines document digitization, making scanners and photocopiers obsolete.

Offline text recognitionImage to text conversionDocument digitization
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15
PDF Converter - Reader for PDF
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PDF Scanner, Editor, Creator
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Easily find, create, convert, and edit PDF documents. Search for PDFs online, convert various file types to PDF, and download multiple files simultaneously. Annotate and highlight text within your documents.

Search PDFs onlineCreate PDFs from websitesConvert documents to PDF
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16
PDF Reader - Editor & Scanner
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This app provides comprehensive PDF management, including reading, editing, and scanning. It uses AI for intelligent document recognition, summarization, and conversion to various formats. Securely store and access your files in the cloud or from popular services.

AI-powered PDF editing and summarizationIntelligent document scanning with OCRConvert between PDF and other file formats
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17
PDF to Text Converter.
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Easily extract editable text from PDF documents. Convert single or multiple files with batch processing, edit the extracted text, and export as TXT or ZIP. Works offline for privacy and convenience.

Fast & accurate text extractionBatch conversion of multiple filesSmart page selection
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18
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Power PDF - PDF Manager
Power PDF - PDF Manager
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Create, Modify, Secure PDF
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Create, modify, and secure PDF documents on your mobile device. Convert various file types and photos to PDF, scan documents with your camera, and manage files with a built-in file manager. View, annotate, and search within PDF documents with ease.

Create PDFs from DOC, XLS, PPT, TXT, and photosScan to PDF using cameraCombine, split, delete, and reorder PDF pages
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20
PDF Reader Pro – Lite Edition
PDF Reader Pro – Lite Edition
PDF Reader Pro – Lite Edition
Comment,Edit,Sign,Form,OCR PDF
Free

This app offers comprehensive tools for managing PDF documents on mobile devices. It allows users to read, edit text and images, annotate, fill forms, convert to various formats, compress files, and perform OCR. Organize, protect, and share your PDFs with ease.

Read PDFs with multiple viewing optionsEdit PDF text and imagesAnnotate with highlights, notes, and drawings
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