Extract Text from PDF
Pull all text content from your PDF document. Works with digital PDFs (selectable text) and can be combined with OCR for scanned documents. Processed locally in your browser.
Drop a PDF to extract text
or click to browse · Max 100.0 MB
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I extract text from a scanned PDF?+
For scanned PDFs (image-based), use our OCR tool first to add a searchable text layer, then extract the recognized text. Digital PDFs with selectable text work directly.
What format is the extracted text?+
Text is extracted as plain text that you can copy to your clipboard or download as a text file. Formatting like bold or italic is not preserved — only the text content.
Is the extraction private?+
Yes. Text extraction runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server.
How it works
1
Upload your PDF
Drop any PDF file. It loads locally in your browser.
2
Extract text content
The tool pulls all text from every page, preserving reading order.
3
Copy or download text
Copy the extracted text to clipboard or download as a text file. Your PDF stays private.