Extract PDF text

Extract embedded text; scanned images require OCR.

Free • Local processing • No file uploads

How to use Extract PDF text

Extract embedded text; scanned images require OCR.

  1. Enter your data or choose a file in the format shown above the fields.
  2. Choose the appropriate options, then select “Run tool”.
  3. Review the result, then copy or download it. Clear it to start again.
Does this handle scanned PDFs?

This tool reads the existing text layer. For image-only pages, use scanned PDF OCR. PDF-to-Word conversion does not guarantee the original page layout.

Scanned PDF to text
Where is my data processed?

Processing stays in your browser. This tool does not upload your content; only the tool, result status and duration are recorded. Check the limits shown in its fields.

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