Extract Text from PDF

Extract text from PDF documents online for free. Copy plain text, download TXT files, and extract text per page directly in browser.

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How to use Extract Text from PDF

  1. 1

    Upload a PDF document from your computer or phone.

  2. 2

    Select whether to extract text from all pages or a specific page range.

  3. 3

    Copy the extracted text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.

Why use this tool?

Fast Plain Text Extraction

Extract raw paragraphs, tables, and lists from PDF files instantly for easy editing.

Page-by-Page Organization

View extracted text separated cleanly by page headers for structured copying.

Private & Secure

Document parsing runs locally using browser Web Workers, keeping sensitive data strictly private.

Frequently asked questions

Can this tool extract text from scanned image PDFs?

It extracts selectable digital text embedded in PDFs. For scanned photos, OCR processing gives the best results.

Can I download the text as a file?

Yes. You can copy text directly to your clipboard or click download to save a .txt file.

Is there a limit on how long the PDF can be?

No artificial limit is imposed. Long documents with hundreds of pages are processed smoothly in browser.

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