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Extract selectable text to a .txt file. (Scanned images and special fonts may not extract well)

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Drag a PDF here, or click to choose

How to extract text from a PDF

  1. Drop a PDF file into the dropzone.
  2. Click "Extract Text".
  3. A .txt file with the selectable text downloads automatically.

FAQ

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No — everything runs locally in your browser via WebAssembly; your file never leaves your device.

Does this work on scanned PDFs?

No — it extracts selectable text only; scanned or image-only PDFs have no embedded text to extract, since there is no OCR.