Can it extract text from a scanned PDF?

No. Scans are images with no text layer; they need OCR first, which this tool does not include.

Is the layout preserved?

Text is output in reading order as best as possible, but complex layouts (columns, tables) may differ in line breaks and alignment.

Are my files or data uploaded?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser with no network upload, and is discarded when you close the page.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No. The site is completely free, needs no account and has no usage limits.

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📃Extract PDF Text - Get Text Content from a PDF Online

Extract all text from a text-based PDF, shown page by page, ready to copy or download as a TXT file. Great for pulling text out of papers, contracts and reports. Note: scanned (image) PDFs have no text layer and cannot be extracted. Everything is parsed locally and files are never uploaded.

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How to use Extract PDF Text

1Upload a PDF file
2Click Extract text
3Copy the text or download it as TXT

FAQ

Can it extract text from a scanned PDF?: No. Scans are images with no text layer; they need OCR first, which this tool does not include.
Is the layout preserved?: Text is output in reading order as best as possible, but complex layouts (columns, tables) may differ in line breaks and alignment.
Are my files or data uploaded?: No. Everything runs locally in your browser with no network upload, and is discarded when you close the page.
Do I need to sign up or pay?: No. The site is completely free, needs no account and has no usage limits.