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Extract Text from a PDF Online for Free
Pull the plain text out of any PDF — no upload, no signup, up to 100 MB.
Your file never leaves your deviceDrag & drop your PDF here
or Max 100 MB · Free · Processed entirely in your browserHow to Extract Text from a PDF
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Upload your PDF Drag & drop or browse your PDF.
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Choose pages & format Pick which pages and how to separate them.
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Copy or download Grab your text or save it as a .txt file.
Plain text out, nothing uploaded
- Private by designYour PDF is processed on your device and never uploaded.
- InstantNo upload queue — your browser does the work locally.
- Free, no signupNo account, no credit card, no trial that expires.
- Copy or downloadGrab the text to your clipboard or save it as a clean .txt file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free?
Yes. No signup required.
Is my file safe?
Yes — your PDF is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded.
What kind of PDFs work best?
PDFs with real, selectable text (exported from Word, Pages, and so on). Scanned, image-only PDFs don't contain extractable text — for those, use an OCR tool first.
Can I extract text from specific pages?
Yes. Enter pages or ranges like 1-3, 5, or leave it blank to extract every page.
How is the text formatted?
Text is read in reading order and joined into plain text. You can separate pages with a blank line or label each page (--- Page N ---).
Is every character captured?
Most text comes through cleanly. Very complex layouts, embedded fonts, or unusual encodings can occasionally misorder fragments.
Max file size?
100 MB.