About PDF to Text
Pull the embedded text layer out of any PDF document so you can copy, search, or paste it elsewhere. Extraction runs locally in your browser through Mozilla's pdf.js — your file is never uploaded, and results are instant.
Good to know
- Works best on born-digital PDFs (exported from Word, Google Docs, etc.) which contain a real text layer.
- Scanned PDFs (images of pages) contain no text layer and will return little — true OCR is on the roadmap.
- Reading order and line breaks are preserved as stored in the PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
It extracts the embedded text layer of a PDF. Scanned PDFs that are just images without a text layer will return little or no text — those need OCR, which is on the roadmap.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. Text extraction runs entirely in your browser using pdf.js. Your PDF never leaves your device.