Extract Text from PDF
Pull just the text out of a PDF to copy or save as .txt.
Drag and drop a PDF file, or click to choose one
Only PDF files are supported
Usage examples
Copying just the body text from a PDF report
Pull the paragraphs you need out of a PDF report or document and paste them straight into a word processor or notes app.
Turning a text-based PDF contract into searchable text
For a PDF with an actual text layer, download the full content as a .txt file so you can search it with Ctrl+F or process it with another tool.
Extracting text from a multi-page PDF in one go
Process every page of a multi-page PDF at once and get the text back clearly separated by page number.
Frequently asked questions
Is my uploaded PDF sent to a server?
No. Text extraction happens entirely in your browser, and the PDF file is never sent to a server.
Can this extract text from a scanned, image-only PDF?
No. This tool only reads a text layer that's already embedded in the PDF. A scanned PDF with no text layer needs OCR (optical character recognition), which this tool doesn't do.
Can it open a password-protected PDF?
No. Remove the password with a PDF password-removal tool first, then use this one.
Could line breaks or formatting differ from the original?
Yes. PDF is a layout-focused format, so paragraph breaks or table structure might not be preserved perfectly — the plain text content itself is extracted accurately.