Extract PDF text
Copy existing text out of a PDF document.
Extract PDF text
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How to use Extract PDF text
Extract PDF text copies the existing text layer out of a PDF as plain text that you can copy or download as document.txt. You can extract all pages or a selection such as 1,3-5, up to 200 pages per run, with pages separated by blank lines. Scanned pages without a text layer need OCR first.
- Choose a source file. If the tool accepts multiple files, arrange them in the order you want.
- Set pages (blank = all; e.g. 1,3-5).
- Run extract pdf text, review the output, then use the available copy or download controls.
What this tool supports
Copy existing text out of a PDF document.
- Pages (blank = all; e.g. 1,3-5)
- Set this value for your task.
Limits and processing
PDF input is bounded to 20 MB per file. Page rendering is capped at 200 selected pages; page-edit output is bounded to 500 pages.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the extracted text empty for my scanned PDF?
A scanned PDF stores pages as images, so there is no text layer to copy. Run the file through an OCR tool to add recognized text, then extract it again.
Why does text from a two-column PDF come out in the wrong order?
The tool reads text items in the order the PDF stores them, so multi-column layouts can interleave lines from different columns. Review and correct the reading order for documents with columns or complex layouts.
Can I extract text from only some pages of a PDF?
Yes. Enter page numbers and ranges such as 2,5-9 in the pages field. Leave it blank to extract every page; each run handles up to 200 selected pages.
Where is my input processed?
This operation processes its source in your browser. Copy and download are explicit actions; source input is not saved in an account or history.
What are the input limits?
PDF input is bounded to 20 MB per file. Page rendering is capped at 200 selected pages; page-edit output is bounded to 500 pages.