Is it free to extract text from PDF?

Yes, this tool is 100% free with no hidden fees or usage limits.

Can it extract text from scanned PDFs?

This tool extracts embedded text from PDFs. Scanned documents (image-based PDFs) may not contain extractable text and would require OCR.

Yes, you can copy all extracted text to your clipboard with one click or download it as a .txt file.

Each PDF file can be up to 50MB.

Extract text from PDF files. Copy to clipboard or download as a .txt file. 100% private — processed in your browser.

Drag & drop a PDF file here

Only PDF files accepted. Max 50MB per file.

Extract text from your PDF in 3 simple steps.

Drag and drop or click to select a PDF file from your device.

Text is automatically extracted from all pages of your PDF.

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

Get the best results when extracting text from PDFs.

All processing happens in your browser using pdf.js. Your files never leave your device.

This tool extracts embedded text. Scanned documents (images) require OCR, which is not supported here.

Text is extracted instantly from each page. Large PDFs may take a few seconds.

Extracted text includes page markers so you can easily find content from specific pages.

Common questions about extracting text from PDFs.