Extract Text
Copy all text content from a PDF
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Use Extract Text privately in your browser
Copy all text content from a PDF. Review a visual preview, adjust the document, and create a new copy without sending the source file to a server.
How to use Extract Text
- Choose filesSelect compatible files directly from your device.
- Review optionsUse the preview and set the output exactly as needed.
- Continue or downloadPass results into a compatible tool, save each file, or download a ZIP.
Built for document privacy
- No document upload or server-side file storage
- No account, tracking pixel, or remote web font
- Original files remain unchanged on your device
- JavaScript and Rust/WASM acceleration run in the browser
Helpful details
Extract Text frequently asked questions
Does text extraction use OCR?
This tool extracts text already embedded in the PDF. Scanned image-only pages require the OCR tool.
Is Extract Text free to use?
Yes. Extract Text is free, requires no account, and adds no promotional watermark to the output.
Does Extract Text upload my files?
No. Compatible files are read and processed inside your browser. PDFisPDF does not receive or store your document contents.
Can I use Extract Text on mobile and desktop?
Yes. It works in modern desktop and mobile browsers. Processing speed depends on the file size, available memory, and browser support.