Extract PDF Text
Extract text content from your PDF files. Preserve layout or get clean plain text — 100% private, no upload required.
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Supported: .pdf (up to 100.0 MB)
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is PDF text extraction?
Accuracy depends on the PDF type. Text-based PDFs (created from digital documents) extract with near-perfect accuracy. Scanned documents and image-based PDFs will have lower accuracy as they rely on the embedded text layer. For scanned documents, try our OCR tool first.
What does 'preserve layout' do?
When enabled, text is grouped by position on each page to maintain columns, tables, and line breaks. This is useful for documents with complex layouts but may produce uneven spacing. When disabled, text is extracted in reading order as a continuous flow.
Can I extract text from specific pages only?
Yes. Use the page range fields to specify which pages to extract. This is helpful for large documents where you only need content from certain sections. By default, all pages are included.