Extract Text from PDF
Pull all the text out of a PDF as plain, copyable text.
Drop a PDF here or click to browse
Your file stays on your device — nothing is uploaded.
100% private — your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
The Extract Text from PDF tool reads a document and pulls out all of its text as plain, copyable content. It is the fast way to reuse text from a PDF without retyping. Everything runs in your browser, so your document stays private.
Why use this tool
Full text extraction
Pulls the readable text from every page into one place.
Copy or save
Copy the text in one click or save it as a plain text file.
Runs in your browser
No upload — your PDF stays on your device throughout.
How to use it
Open your PDF
Select the PDF you want to extract text from.
Extract the text
The tool reads every page and collects the text.
Copy or download
Copy the text or save it as a plain text file.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on scanned PDFs?+
It extracts real text. Scanned PDFs that are just images contain no selectable text to pull out.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?+
No. The text is extracted in your browser, keeping the document private.
Will the layout be preserved?+
It returns the text content, not the visual layout — formatting is simplified to plain text.
Is it free?+
Yes, completely free with no sign-up and no watermark.