Does this work on scanned PDFs?

No — this reads the PDF's existing text layer, so it only works on pages that already contain real, selectable text. After extracting we tell you which pages had none; run OCR PDF on those first.

Will the formatting (columns, tables, fonts) be preserved?

No — this extracts plain text in reading order. For a result that keeps formatting and layout, use PDF to Word instead.

Can I get text from only some pages?

Yes — choose 'Pick pages' and type a range like 1-3, 7, 10-.

What are page markers?

A “— Page 3 —” line before each page's text, so you can tell where each page starts. You can switch them on or off after extracting, and the preview, copy and download all follow your choice.

What happens if no text is found?

You'll get a clear message instead of an empty file — usually because the PDF is scanned or image-only.

PDF Tool

Extract Text from PDF

Pull the text out of a PDF — whole document or chosen pages — then read it here, copy it, or download it as a .txt file. Runs entirely in your browser.

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Drag a PDF here, or click to browse

Single file · Max 100.0 MB

How it works

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Upload the PDF.
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Choose all pages or a range like 1-3, 7, and whether to add page markers.
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Read the extracted text on screen, copy it with one tap, or download it as a .txt file.

Extract Text from PDF — frequently asked questions

Does this work on scanned PDFs?: No — this reads the PDF's existing text layer, so it only works on pages that already contain real, selectable text. After extracting we tell you which pages had none; run OCR PDF on those first.
Will the formatting (columns, tables, fonts) be preserved?: No — this extracts plain text in reading order. For a result that keeps formatting and layout, use PDF to Word instead.
Can I get text from only some pages?: Yes — choose 'Pick pages' and type a range like 1-3, 7, 10-.
What are page markers?: A “— Page 3 —” line before each page's text, so you can tell where each page starts. You can switch them on or off after extracting, and the preview, copy and download all follow your choice.
What happens if no text is found?: You'll get a clear message instead of an empty file — usually because the PDF is scanned or image-only.