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Extract Text from PDF

Pull the raw text layer out of a PDF as a plain text file. Content is pulled out of the source container rather than re-authored.

On your deviceNever uploadedGone when you close the tabHow this works

Drop your files here

PDF · up to 200 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

Ready when you are

Pull the raw text layer out of a PDF as a plain text file. Everything happens in this tab; nothing is sent anywhere.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your files

    Extract Text from PDF works with PDF. Drop them in, browse for them, or paste from your clipboard.

  2. 2

    Choose your options

    Tune the output settings — or leave the defaults, which are sensible.

  3. 3

    Run it and download

    Press the button and save the result. Everything happens on your device, and nothing is uploaded.

About these formats

Accepts

Portable Document Format

Fixed-layout documents that look identical everywhere.

Extensions
.pdf
MIME type
application/pdf
Best for
Sharing documents · Printing · Contracts and forms
Compatibility
Universal.

Only works on PDFs that contain real text. Scanned pages are images — use OCR PDF for those.

Good to know

Extract Text from PDF — questions

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