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Extract Text from PDF
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Upload any PDF and extract clean, editable text in seconds. Copy, search, or download as a .txt file — all in your browser.

🔒 Files never leave your device 📋 Copy to clipboard 💾 Download as .txt or .md
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Any PDF file · Text extracted instantly in your browser

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Why Use Our PDF→Text Extractor?

The most privacy-focused PDF text extraction tool — no uploads, no limits.

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100% Private

Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser using PDF.js. Your document never leaves your device — ever.

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Multi-Page Support

Extract text from every page of your PDF at once. Navigate pages individually or view all content together.

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Search in Text

Use the built-in search bar to find specific words or phrases within the extracted text instantly.

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Text Analytics

Instantly see word count, character count, line count, and page count — useful for document analysis.

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Multiple Formats

Download as plain .txt, structured Markdown .md, or paginated text with clear page break markers.

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Always Free

No watermarks, no account, no subscription. Extract text from unlimited PDFs completely free.

How It Works

Extract Text in 3 Easy Steps

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Upload Your PDF

Drag & drop or click to upload any PDF. The file stays on your device — nothing is uploaded to a server.

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Configure & Extract

Choose page range, text format, and options. Click Extract to instantly pull all text from your PDF.

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Copy or Download

Copy the text to your clipboard, search within it, or download as a .txt or .md file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PDF file uploaded to your servers?
Absolutely not. Your PDF is read and processed entirely inside your browser using Mozilla's open-source PDF.js library. The file never leaves your device. This ensures complete privacy and security for sensitive documents.
Does this work with scanned PDFs?
This tool extracts digital text from PDFs. Scanned PDFs (where pages are images) contain no digital text to extract — they require OCR (Optical Character Recognition). For best results, use PDFs with selectable text.
Can I extract text from just specific pages?
Yes! Use the Page Range selector in the settings. Choose "All pages", "First page only", "Last page only", or enter a custom range like "2-8" to extract only those pages.
What's the difference between Plain Text and Markdown format?
Plain text (.txt) is a simple, clean output. Markdown (.md) adds formatting hints like # headers for page markers, making the output more readable in Markdown editors like Notion, Obsidian, or VS Code.
Is there a page limit for extraction?
There's no hard limit. PDFs with hundreds of pages will extract fully, though very large documents may take a few seconds. All processing happens locally so speed depends on your device.
Can I edit the extracted text before downloading?
Yes! The text output area is fully editable. You can make any changes directly in the text box before copying or downloading. The text is yours to modify as needed.
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