How to use
- Drag and drop your PDF file into the box, or click to select one from your device.
- The tool reads the embedded text from every page right in your browser, with nothing uploaded.
- Review the extracted text in the output box and copy it to your clipboard with one click.
- Or download the result as a .txt file to save and edit the text wherever you need it.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Your PDF never leaves your device. All text extraction happens 100% in your browser using local processing, so your documents stay completely private and nothing is uploaded.
What kind of PDFs does this work with?
It works with text-based PDFs that contain real, selectable text — the kind produced by Word, Google Docs, web exports and most digital documents. The tool reads the embedded text from every page.
Why is my extracted text empty or missing?
Scanned documents and image-only PDFs have no embedded text layer, so there is nothing to extract. For those you need an OCR tool that recognizes characters inside images instead.
Can I copy the text or download it as a file?
Yes. Once the text is extracted you can copy it to your clipboard with one click, or download it as a plain .txt file that you can open and edit in any text editor.
Is there a file-size or page limit?
There is no fixed limit. Because everything runs in your browser, the practical ceiling depends on your device's memory. Most documents extract instantly, while very large PDFs may take a few extra seconds.
Does it keep my original formatting?
It extracts plain text page by page, joining words with spaces and separating pages with blank lines. Complex layouts, columns, fonts and images are not preserved — the output is clean, editable plain text.
About this tool
Extract and copy all text from a text-based PDF, page by page, then download it as a .txt file. Runs entirely in your browser — your PDF is never uploaded.