Can I extract text from scanned PDFs?

This tool works best with text-based PDFs. Scanned image PDFs would need OCR which is not supported in this browser-based tool.

Does it preserve formatting?

The tool extracts plain text. Some formatting like tables and columns may not be perfectly preserved.

Is there a file size limit?

Since processing is done in your browser, very large PDFs may be slow. We recommend files under 50MB for best performance.

PDF Text Extractor

Extract and copy text from PDF documents in seconds.

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What is this tool?

A PDF Text Extractor is a document processing tool that extracts all text content from PDF files. It works entirely in your browser using PDF.js library, ensuring your documents remain private and never leave your device. Perfect for copying text from PDFs, extracting content for editing, or converting PDF text to other formats.

How to use this tool?

1. Click "Upload PDF" or drag and drop your PDF file 2. Wait for text extraction to complete (processing happens in your browser) 3. View the extracted text in the output area 4. Copy the text to clipboard with one click 5. Optionally download the extracted text as a .txt file 6. Process another PDF if needed

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