Extract text from PDF
Get the plain text of a PDF - quotes, lists, everything.
Drop PDF here or click to browseYour files stay in your browser.
How it works
- 1Drop your PDF. Add the file.
- 2Extract. Click Extract.
- 3Copy or save. Copy the text or download it as .txt.
Why use this
- Private. Files never leave your browser.
- Free. No signup, no watermark, no limits.
- Fast. One page, one action, one download.
Frequently asked
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Not yet - scanned PDFs need OCR, which is on the roadmap.
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Last updated 2026-09-15.