Extract text from a PDF

Pull the embedded text out of a text-based PDF and copy it or save it as a plain .txt file. Extraction runs entirely in your browser, so your document is never uploaded.

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How to use

  1. Select or drop a PDF.
  2. Wait while the text is read from every page.
  3. Copy the text or download it as a .txt file.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work on scanned PDFs?

No. Scanned or image-only PDFs have no embedded text — use the Image to Text (OCR) tool to read those instead.

How are pages separated?

Text from each page is joined with spaces, and pages are separated by a blank line.

Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?

No. The file is read and the text extracted entirely on your device.

About this tool

Extract and copy all text from a text-based PDF, page by page, then download it as a .txt file. Runs entirely in your browser — your PDF is never uploaded.

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