Extract text from a PDF
Extract the text of a PDF to copy it or save it as a text file.
The files stay in your browser.
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This PDF contains no text that can be extracted. It’s probably a scan, i.e. an image of text.
Frequently asked questions
Why is no text extracted?
In a scanned PDF each page is an image; it contains no text, only pixels. Only text recognition (OCR) can read the text from it.
Is the formatting kept?
No. You get plain text without fonts, tables or images. Text in several columns may appear in a different order than in the PDF.
Is the PDF uploaded?
No. The text is extracted in your browser, the file never leaves your device.