PDF to Text
Pull the selectable text out of a PDF and copy or download it, privately.
Private: your file is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Get the text out of a PDF
This tool reads the text layer of a PDF and puts it in an editable box you can copy or save. It is useful for quoting a report, moving content into another document, or searching a long file, all without uploading anything.
Everything happens in your browser, so private documents stay on your device. Online extractors usually send the file to a server, which this tool avoids.
Text layers and scans
PDFs created from software have a text layer this tool can read. Scanned or photographed PDFs are images with no text, so they need optical character recognition instead, which is a different kind of tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my PDF uploaded to extract text?
No. The text is read in your browser with a local library, so the file never leaves your device.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Only if the PDF has a real text layer. Image-only scans have no selectable text to extract, so they return little or nothing here.
Is the layout preserved?
It extracts the readable text in reading order, but exact columns, tables, and spacing are not reproduced.
Can I copy or save the result?
Yes. Use the copy button for the clipboard or download the text as a .txt file.
Private, in-browser PDF utilities that never upload your files.