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PDF Text Extractor

Extract all text content from a PDF file instantly. Copy to clipboard or download as a .txt file —no uploads, everything runs in your browser.

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Drop PDF here
or click to browse
Extracting text—
File: — · — pages
Options
Page range:

What is PDF Text Extractor?

PDF Text Extractor is a browser-based tool that reads the embedded text from any PDF file and presents it as plain text you can copy or download. It uses PDF.js to process the file entirely on your device —no file is ever sent to a server. You can extract all pages at once or specify a custom page range, and optionally include page separator markers to keep track of page boundaries.

How to Use PDF Text Extractor

  1. Drop a PDF file onto the upload area or click to browse and select one.
  2. Wait for extraction to complete —a progress bar shows the current page.
  3. Review the extracted text in the text area below the stats bar.
  4. Optionally toggle "Include page separators" or enter a page range, then click Re-extract.
  5. Click Copy All to copy the text to your clipboard, or Download .txt to save it as a file.

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Example
Input A 10-page PDF report with embedded text content
Output Plain text with optional page separators, ready to copy or save as .txt
Common Use Cases
  • Extract text from a PDF report to paste into a word processor
  • Pull content from a PDF e-book for reference notes
  • Copy text from a PDF contract or legal document for editing
  • Get readable text from a PDF for search or analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. The entire extraction runs inside your browser using PDF.js. Your file never leaves your device and no data is sent to any server.

Does this work with scanned PDFs?

This tool extracts embedded text from PDFs. Scanned PDFs that are images of text do not contain embedded text data, so little or no text will be extracted from them. For scanned documents you would need OCR software.

Will the formatting of my PDF be preserved?

The extracted output is plain text. Complex PDF layouts, columns, tables, and rich formatting are not preserved. The tool focuses on delivering readable text content in reading order.

Can I extract text from only specific pages?

Yes. Use the Page Range field to specify pages such as 1-3, 5 or just 2. Leave the field blank to extract all pages.