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Extract PDF Text

Extract text from PDF documents

Drop a PDF

Copy/download uses the exact text shown below

Accepted: application/pdf, .pdf

Max size: 50MB

How to extract text from a PDF

Copy text from a PDF into notes, a document, or a text editor without manually retyping it. Results depend on whether the PDF contains selectable text or scanned page images.

How to use this tool

  1. Upload the PDF.
  2. Review the extracted text shown by the tool.
  3. Copy or download the text and check formatting and special characters.

Supported formats and example

Formats: PDF (.pdf).

Example: Extract paragraphs from a text-based report to quote in your notes.

Frequently asked questions

Why is no text extracted?

The PDF may contain scanned images rather than selectable text. Try the image-to-text tool for scans.

Will the original layout be preserved?

Extracted text may not retain the original page layout.

Should I review the result?

Yes, check names, numbers, and line breaks before reusing text.

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