Extract Text from PDF
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Extract Text from PDF
What is PDF Text Extraction?
PDF text extraction is the process of exporting text from a PDF file into plain text or another format. It is used to copy, edit, search, or reuse the text in other applications.
PdfMetric's Extract Text from PDF tool extracts text in your browser. Files are never sent to servers; your privacy is protected. You get the text quickly and for free.
When Should You Use It?
- Copy text: Move text from a PDF into Word, email, or other documents
- Data analysis: Search, analyze, or run statistics on the text
- Translation: Paste text into translation tools
- Accessibility: Use text with screen readers or other tools
Advantages
- Simple use: Upload, extract, and download or copy
- Privacy: Processing in browser, no server upload
- Free: No registration or fees
- Flexible output: Download as TXT or similar format
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard text extraction works on text-based (selectable text) PDFs. For scanned or image-based PDFs, you need an OCR tool.
In plain text (TXT) output, formatting is usually not preserved. Paragraphs and line breaks may be kept; styling like bold or italic is lost.
How to Use
- Upload your PDF: Upload the PDF file you want to extract text from.
- Process: Click "Extract Text" or "Process".
- View text: Extracted text is shown on screen; edit if needed.
- Download or copy: Download as TXT or copy to clipboard.
Tip: If the PDF is not text-based (e.g. a scanned document), use an OCR tool instead of text extraction.
Tool Info
- Accepted formats: .pdf
- Max file size: 100 MB
- Processing: Browser
Your Privacy
Your files are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to our servers.
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