What this tool does
This tool reads the text layer of a PDF page by page and shows it in one box, with page markers. You can copy it straight to the clipboard or download it as a .txt file.
The reading happens in your browser; the document never leaves your device.
How to use it
- Choose a PDF — extraction starts automatically.
- Read or scroll through the extracted text, marked page by page.
- Use “Copy text” to put it on your clipboard, or the download button to save a .txt file.
- Press Reset to start with another file.
Supported formats
- Input: PDF files (up to 15 MB)
- Output: plain text (.txt) or clipboard
Limitations
- Scanned documents are photographs of paper — they contain no text layer, so the result is empty. This tool cannot read images; OCR is not included.
- Complex multi-column layouts may come out in a jumbled reading order.
- Text inside images, charts or vector logos is not part of the text layer and is skipped.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the result empty for my scanned PDF?
Scanned PDFs are images, not text. There is nothing to extract — you would need OCR software, which this tool does not include.
How do I know if my PDF has a text layer?
Try selecting text with your mouse in any PDF viewer. If words highlight, this tool can extract them; if nothing highlights, it is a scan.
Is my document safe here?
Yes. Extraction runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded, stored or sent anywhere.