Extract text from a PDF
Get the words out of a PDF, without uploading the file.
When you need the words from a PDF, not its layout, extracting the text is the quickest route. This tool pulls the text in your browser, so the document is never uploaded, and hands you plain text to reuse.
How to extract text from a PDF
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Add your PDF
Drop in the document with the text you need.
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Extract
The text is pulled out on your device.
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Copy or download
Copy the text or save it as a plain text file.
Why extract text on your device
The documents you pull text from are often private. Extracting locally means the file is never uploaded to a service to read it.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on scanned PDFs?+
It reads text that is already in the PDF. For a scan, which is just images, run OCR first to create that text.
Is my PDF uploaded?+
No. The extraction runs in your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
Does it keep the layout?+
It gives you the plain text. For an editable document that keeps layout, use PDF to Word.
Is it free?+
Yes, with no sign-up.