Can it read a scanned PDF?
Only if the scan already has a text layer. A picture-only scan has nothing selectable to extract, so you would need to run OCR on it first.
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Extract Text from PDF
Extract readable text from a PDF document and copy or download it.
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Drop a document here
The engine will detect PDF/DOCX/PPTX/XLSX, then the scanner will extract images, links, emails, metadata, text, and document structure.
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Work completely offline. No uploads. No servers. 100% private.
What this tool does
Extract Text from PDF pulls the readable text out of a PDF and gives it back as plain text you can copy or download, with no retyping and no screenshots. It reads the file in your browser, gathers the text it finds, and shows you the result before you save it. Any PDF built from real text, like reports, contracts, invoices, and exported documents, comes straight through; a scanned, image-only PDF has no text layer to pull from.
How it works
Drop in a PDF and the tool scans it locally and assembles the text it finds. Review it in the preview, then copy it to your clipboard or download a .txt file. The PDF never leaves your device, so there is no upload and no server.
When to use Extract Text from PDF
Reusing text from a report or contract without retyping it
Pulling quotes, figures, or addresses out of a PDF
Feeding PDF text into a translator, summarizer, or spreadsheet
Checking whether a PDF holds real text or is just scanned images
FAQ
Do my files get uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDF is read in your browser and never sent to a server.
Does it keep the original formatting?
You get the readable text. Exact columns, fonts, and page layout are not reproduced.
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