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PDF Text Extractor

Extract all text content from PDF files. View per-page, search, copy or download as .txt — 100% in your browser.

100% Client-Side — files never leave your device

What is PDF Text Extractor?

PDF Text Extractor is a free online tool that pulls all readable text from PDF documents. View text per-page or all at once, search within results, copy to clipboard, or download as a .txt file. Includes word and character counts. Everything runs in your browser — no files are uploaded to any server. Works with text-based PDFs; scanned/image-based PDFs require OCR.

How to Use PDF Text Extractor

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Click the upload area or drag and drop a PDF file.

  2. 2

    Extract

    Click Extract Text. The tool reads each page and displays the text content.

  3. 3

    Browse pages

    Use the page tabs to view text from specific pages, or select All Pages for the complete document.

  4. 4

    Search

    Type in the search box to filter extracted text and find specific content.

  5. 5

    Export

    Copy all text to clipboard or download as a .txt file.

Features

  • Extract text from any text-based PDF
  • Per-page text view with tab navigation
  • Word count and character count stats
  • Search within extracted text
  • Copy all text to clipboard
  • Download as .txt file
  • 100% client-side — files never uploaded
  • No signup, no limits, completely free

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is no text extracted?+
The PDF is likely image-based (scanned). This tool works with text-based PDFs. For scanned PDFs, use an OCR tool first.
Does it preserve formatting?+
Basic paragraph structure is preserved. Complex layouts like tables and columns may not extract perfectly as text.
Are my files secure?+
Yes. All processing happens in your browser. No files are uploaded to any server.
Can I extract text from specific pages?+
Yes. After extraction, use the page tabs to view and copy text from individual pages.
What is the word count based on?+
Word count is calculated by splitting all extracted text on whitespace. It counts unique space-separated tokens.
Can I extract from password-protected PDFs?+
Not directly. Use our PDF Unlocker tool first, then extract text from the unlocked file.
Does it work on mobile?+
Yes. The tool works on any modern browser including mobile Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.
Is there a file size limit?+
No. Since everything runs locally, the only limit is your device memory.