PDF to Text
Extract the text from a PDF.
Pull the text out of a PDF so you can copy, edit, or reuse it. It reads the PDF directly in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Note: scanned (image-only) PDFs have no selectable text to extract.
Drag & drop a PDF, or click to browse
Text is extracted in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to use the pdf to text
- 1Choose a PDF.
- 2The text is extracted automatically.
- 3Copy the extracted text.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
No — scanned PDFs are images with no embedded text. This extracts text from PDFs that contain real (selectable) text.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No — the text is extracted locally in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.