Extract Text from PDF
Get the raw text out of any text-based PDF, page by page. Copy it to the clipboard or download it as a .txt file. Everything runs locally in your browser.
🔒 100% private — files never leave your browser
Drag & drop a PDF file here
or click to browse — text-based PDFs only
How to use the Extract PDF Text
- 1 Drop a PDF file into the box, or click to browse.
- 2 Click "Extract Text" — text is pulled page by page.
- 3 Copy the text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my scanned PDF empty?
Scans are pictures of text, not real text — there is nothing to extract. Run the pages through OCR software first.
Does the reading order stay correct?
For single-column documents, yes. Complex multi-column layouts may extract in visual order, so give the result a quick check.
Is anything uploaded to a server?
No. Text extraction happens entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device — all processing happens locally in your browser.
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