PDF text extraction

PDF to Text

Extract selectable text from PDF files directly in your browser.

Upload PDF

Choose a PDF to read its embedded text.

Click or drag & drop

Accepted: PDF only.

Extract text

Read the text and save it as a .txt file.

Output text

No text yet.

Upload a PDF to begin.

This extracts embedded text; scanned PDFs still need OCR for image-only pages.

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Frequently asked questions

Does it work on scanned PDFs?

Scanned PDFs contain images, not text, so plain text extraction will return limited results. Use the OCR Image to Text tool for scanned documents.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Text extraction runs securely in your browser without uploading using PDF.js.

What format is the output?

The extracted text is shown on-screen and can be copied or downloaded as a .txt file.

How to extract text from a PDF online for free

Pull plain text out of a PDF file securely in your browser without uploading.

Upload your PDF — Click or drag and drop the PDF.

Extract — Click Extract Text. PDF.js reads the text layer securely in your browser without uploading.

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