Files Tool
Extract PDF Text
Extract the text layer of a PDF instantly. Copy it to your clipboard or download as a .txt file. Works with searchable PDFs, free and private.
How to use this extract pdf text
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Click to choose a PDF.
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Wait while the text of every page is extracted.
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Copy the result or download it as a .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
▸Can I extract text from a scanned PDF?
Only if the PDF already has a text layer (a 'searchable' PDF). Scanned images need OCR, which is not included. Run scanned pages through a PDF scanner app first.
▸Will formatting be preserved?
Text is extracted page by page in reading order. Tables and complex layouts may lose their structure — this tool is best for plain documents.
▸Is the extraction done online?
No. Text is extracted locally in your browser using pdf.js, so your document never leaves your device.