PDF Tools
PDF to Text
Extract text content from a PDF file. Useful for copying text from scanned-looking PDFs that actually have embedded text.
Processed in your browser — files are not uploaded
Drop a PDF here or click to browse
Text will be extracted from all pages · PDF only
Only works with PDFs that have embedded text. Scanned image PDFs (without OCR) will produce no text.
How to use PDF to Text
1
Upload PDF
Drop a PDF file or click to browse.
2
Wait for Text Extraction
Text is extracted from all pages in your browser. A progress bar shows the status.
3
Copy or Download the Extracted Text
Use the Copy button or click Download .txt to save the extracted text.
Processed in your browser
This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Files you select are not uploaded to any server. Processing happens locally on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Only if the scan was OCR-processed and contains embedded text. Image-only scans cannot be extracted without OCR.
What about formatting?
Basic text content is extracted. Complex layouts, tables, and columns may not preserve their exact formatting.