Extract Text from PDF Online
Extract selectable text from PDF pages into a text file. Choose page ranges and copy or download the result privately; use OCR for scanned documents.
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How to use Extract Text from PDF
Choose input
Choose your document from your device.
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Choose a PDF and optional page ranges, then extract text.
Save results
Review the result and download a new copy.
Tips for Extract Text from PDF
Reading order depends on the PDF; scanned pages need OCR.
Save the selectable text from pages 1-3 of a report.
What to expect from Extract Text from PDF
Process documents on your device
Download PDFs or page images
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When to use Extract Text from PDF
Extract selectable text from PDF pages into a text file. Choose page ranges and copy or download the result privately; use OCR for scanned documents.
Extract Text from PDF: frequently asked questions
What to know before you go.
Can I process large files?
Files follow the browser memory limit: 50MiB on smaller devices and 200MiB on desktop. Page rendering and extraction support up to 200 pages at a time.
How do I use Extract Text from PDF?
Choose a PDF and optional page ranges, then extract text.
What should I check in the result?
Reading order depends on the PDF; scanned pages need OCR.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Files and passwords are processed in this browser. Processing assets download from this site.
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