How to extract text from a PDF
- Upload a PDF file.
- Click "Extract Text" -- the text content of every page is pulled out.
- Copy the text directly, or download it as a .txt file.
FAQ
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Extraction happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your PDF never leaves your device.
Does this work on scanned PDFs?
No. This tool reads text that's already embedded in the PDF. Scanned pages saved as images have no embedded text to extract.
Will formatting be preserved?
No. The output is plain text -- fonts, layout, and images are not included.