About this tool
Get plain text from native PDFs (with embedded text). For scanned PDFs use OCR.
Extract text from PDF
ConvertGet plain text from native PDFs (with embedded text). For scanned PDFs use OCR.
Drop a PDF here
Process ≤ 50.0 MB
Privacy by architecture
All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF never uploads to our servers. No account required, no usage limits.
How it works
- 1Choose a PDF — never leaves your device
- 2Configure the tool to your needs
- 3Save the result to your downloads
Frequently asked questions
Is this text extraction tool free?
Yes, completely free with no usage limits, no account required.
Will my PDF be uploaded to a server?
No. Text extraction runs in your browser via PDF.js — your PDF never leaves your device.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
No. Scanned PDFs are images of pages — they have no embedded text. Use the OCR tool instead.
What output format do I get?
A plain .txt file with one section per page, separated by "--- Page N ---" headers.
Does it work offline?
Yes, after the first visit.