Copy text out of a PDF

Get all the text from a PDF, page by page, to copy or save as a .txt file.

Drop a PDF here Works with PDFs made on a computer. Scans need OCR.
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Done on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

How to copy text out of a PDF

  1. Drop in the PDF.
  2. Press Get the text.
  3. Copy it, or download it as a .txt file.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded?

No. The PDF is opened and changed inside your browser, so it never leaves your device. You can even switch off Wi-Fi after the page loads.

Why is the text empty?

The PDF is probably a scan: its pages are photos of text. OCR, which reads text from pictures, is coming soon.