PDF Extract Text reads the text layer of a PDF and copies it into a plain-text box you can select, copy or download as a .txt file. Perfect for quotes, transcripts and data entry. Uses pdf.js locally — nothing is uploaded. Note: scanned pages without a text layer will come out empty.
Your data is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
Yes, all PDF tools are free and run in your browser.
No. Your PDFs are processed locally on your device and never leave it.
Very large files may be slower because processing happens on your device, but there is no hard upload limit.
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