PDF Text Extractor
Extract text from PDF files locally in your browser — fast, private, and accurate.
Extract Text from PDF
Upload a PDF to extract selectable text. No OCR for scanned PDFs.
How to Use
Upload a PDF file, enter a password if needed, click “Extract Text,” then copy or download the extracted text.
FAQs
Is this tool free?
Yes, it’s completely free with no hidden costs.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
No, this tool extracts selectable text only. Use an OCR tool like Tesseract or Adobe Scan for scanned PDFs first.
Are my files and password secure?
Files and passwords are processed locally in your browser using PDF.js, ensuring privacy and security.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, PDFs must be under 5MB for optimal performance.
What if my PDF is password-protected?
Enter the correct password in the provided field to unlock and extract text.
Can I extract text from large PDFs?
Yes, within the 5MB limit. For larger files, consider splitting the PDF first using our Split PDF tool.