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Extract Text from PDF

Extract selectable text from a PDF in your browser

Drop a PDF here or choose a file

About This Tool

PDF Extract Text reads the embedded text layer of a PDF with pdf.js and lets you copy or download a .txt file. It does not perform OCR on scanned images and does not remove watermarks. Processing is processed locally in your browser β€” your PDF never leaves your device.

How to Use

  1. Choose or drop a PDF
  2. Click Extract Text
  3. Review the extracted text
  4. Copy or download as .txt
  5. Clear to process another file

Common Use Cases

  • Research: Pull quotes from digital PDFs
  • Editing: Reuse text without retyping
  • Indexing: Grab text for notes or search
  • Accessibility: Copy text for screen-reader workflows
  • Privacy: Extract offline without uploading documents

FAQ

Q1: Does this use OCR?

No. It only extracts an existing text layer. Scanned image PDFs will show little or no text.

Q2: Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Extraction is processed locally in your browser.

Q3: Can it remove watermarks?

No. This tool only extracts text and does not edit or clean PDFs.

Q4: Why is the result empty?

The PDF may be scanned or image-only with no text layer.

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