PDF to Text
PDF toolNewExtract the text from a PDF without uploading it.
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device — nothing is uploaded.
Add a PDF
Drop a PDF hereText-based (not scanned) PDFsBrowse files
Add a PDF to pull out its text. Everything runs in your browser — no upload.
Extract text
Add a PDF to enable text extraction.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using your device's own processing power. Your PDF is read locally and never uploaded, so even sensitive contracts, invoices, or reports stay completely private on your machine.
Why does it return no text from my PDF?
This tool reads the PDF's existing text layer — it does not perform OCR. If your PDF is a scan or photo of a document, the page is stored as an image with no selectable text, so nothing can be extracted. It works best with PDFs created from word processors or exported digitally.
Can I copy or save the extracted text?
Yes. Once the text is extracted, you can copy the entire result to your clipboard with one click, or download it as a plain .txt file. Both happen instantly in your browser with no sign-up required.