Extract Text from PDF Online Free
Extract all readable text from your PDF documents. Free, fast, and private - files never leave your browser.
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Extract all readable text from your PDF
Max 100 MB per file
Last updated May 2026
Pro Tip
This tool extracts embedded text from PDFs. For scanned documents or images within PDFs, you may need OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software.
How to Use PDF to Text Extractor
1
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file into the upload area, or click to browse and select a file from your device.
2
Extract Text
Click "Extract Text" to process your PDF. The tool will extract all readable text from each page.
3
Review & Navigate
Preview the extracted text in the panel. Navigate between pages or view all text combined.
4
Copy or Download
Copy the text to clipboard, download as a .txt file, or send it via email.
Why Use Our PDF to Text Extractor?
Page-by-Page Extraction
Extract text from each page individually with easy navigation.
Full Text Preview
View all extracted text with word and character counts.
Multiple Export Options
Copy to clipboard, download as .txt, or send via email.
100% Free
No hidden charges or premium features locked behind paywalls.
Privacy First
Files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to servers.
Works Everywhere
Compatible with desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.