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PDF Text Extractor - Extract Text from PDF Online

Free online PDF text extractor that safely extracts text content from PDF documents in your browser. No files uploaded to servers, works offline, supports metadata extraction, and handles large PDF files up to 50MB.

PDF File Upload

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Drop PDF file here or click to browse

Supports PDF files up to 50MB

Extracted Text

Upload a PDF file and click "Extract Text" to see the results.

✅ No file upload to servers
✅ Works completely offline
✅ Supports files up to 50MB

How It Works

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Upload Your PDF File

Select a PDF file from your computer (up to 50MB). The file is processed entirely in your browser - no upload to servers required. Supports password-protected PDFs and files with complex layouts.

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Configure Extraction Options

Choose extraction settings: preserve line breaks, extract metadata, select specific page ranges, and pick output format (plain text, Markdown, or JSON). Customize the extraction to match your needs.

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Extract Text Instantly

Click 'Extract Text' to process your PDF using advanced PDF.js technology. Text is extracted with layout preservation, and metadata like author, title, and creation date is captured automatically.

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Download or Copy Results

Copy extracted text to clipboard or download as a text file. Perfect for data entry, content migration, research, legal document processing, and accessibility compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this PDF text extractor free to use?

Yes, this PDF text extractor is completely free with no limits on the number of files you can process. No registration required, and no watermarks added to extracted text.

Are my PDF files uploaded to your servers?

No, all PDF processing happens locally in your browser using PDF.js technology. Your files never leave your computer, ensuring complete privacy and security for sensitive documents.

What size PDF files can I extract text from?

You can extract text from PDF files up to 50MB in size. This covers most documents including research papers, reports, contracts, and books. Larger files may slow down your browser.

Can I extract text from password-protected PDFs?

This tool works with unprotected PDF files. For password-protected PDFs, you would need to remove the password protection first using other PDF tools before text extraction.

Does this work with scanned PDF documents (images)?

This tool extracts text that is already embedded in PDF files. For scanned PDFs (which are essentially images), you would need OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert images to text first.

Can I extract text from specific pages only?

Yes, you can specify a page range to extract text from only certain pages. This is useful for large documents where you only need content from specific sections.

What output formats are supported?

You can export extracted text in three formats: Plain Text (for simple use), Markdown (with document structure), or JSON (with metadata and structured data). Choose the format that best fits your needs.

How accurate is the text extraction?

Text extraction accuracy depends on the PDF quality and structure. Well-formatted PDFs with embedded text provide near-perfect results. Complex layouts or unusual fonts may require manual review of extracted text.

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