Extract Text from PDF – Free Online Tool

Need to extract clean, formatted text from PDF files for editing, analysis, or archiving? Our online PDF text extractor helps you extract selectable text from complex documents like reports, contracts, and scanned PDFs (if text is selectable). Upload your PDF and extract text with ease.

This tool is ideal for researchers, students, legal professionals, and anyone who needs accurate text extraction from PDFs.

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Click to upload or drag and drop
PDF files only (Max 10MB)

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How to Extract Text from PDF Online

  1. Click Upload or drag and drop your PDF file (max 10MB).
  2. Click Extract Text to start the extraction process.
  3. Wait for the tool to process your PDF and extract the text.
  4. Preview the extracted text below.
  5. Download the text as a .txt file for editing or sharing.

No registration required. Your files are processed securely and deleted automatically.

Watch: PDF Text Extraction Demo

See how easy it is to extract text from your PDF documents and download them as TXT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this PDF text extractor free?
Yes, this tool is completely free to use with no hidden charges.
Are my PDF files safe?
All files are processed securely and deleted automatically after extraction. We do not store your data.
What file formats can I download?
You can download the extracted text as a .txt file, compatible with all text editors.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
This tool works best with digitally generated PDFs. For scanned PDFs, try using OCR tools first.