Upload PDF File for Text Extraction
Select the PDF file you want to extract text from
1. Upload PDF
Select the PDF file containing the text you want to extract
2. Extract Text
Our system reads through every page and extracts all text content
3. Download Result
Get your extracted text in your chosen format
Plain Text Format
This is the extracted text from your PDF...
Page 1 content here.
--- Page 2 ---
More content from page 2...
JSON Format
"metadata": {...},
"pages": [
{
"page_number": 1,
"text": "...",
"word_count": 150
}
]
}
Why Extract Text from PDF Files?
Data Analysis
Extract text from reports and documents to analyze data, perform searches, or create databases from PDF content.
Content Repurposing
Reuse text from PDFs in presentations, websites, or other documents without manual retyping.
Accessibility
Convert PDF text to formats that work better with screen readers and accessibility tools.
Translation
Extract text to translate PDF documents into different languages using translation services.
Text Mining
Extract and analyze text for research, sentiment analysis, or machine learning applications.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Choose Output Format
Select between Plain Text (.txt) for simple readability or JSON (.json) for structured data with metadata and page-by-page breakdown.
Step 2: Upload Your PDF
Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file. Files up to 50MB are supported for text extraction.
Step 3: Extract Text
Click the "Extract Text" button and wait while our system processes your PDF and extracts all text content.
Step 4: Download Results
Once extraction is complete, download your text file in the format you selected and use it as needed.
Key Features
High Accuracy
Advanced extraction algorithms ensure accurate text recovery from PDFs
Privacy First
Your files are processed securely and deleted immediately after extraction
100% Free
Extract text from unlimited PDFs without any cost or registration
Lightning Fast
Extract text from multi-page PDFs in seconds with our optimized engine
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I extract text from scanned PDFs?
This tool works best with PDFs containing selectable text. For scanned documents or image-based PDFs, you may need OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert images to text first.
What's the difference between TXT and JSON formats?
TXT format provides plain text output that's easy to read and edit. JSON format includes structured data with page-by-page breakdown, word counts, and metadata - ideal for developers and data analysis.
Will the formatting be preserved?
The tool extracts raw text content. Basic formatting like line breaks is preserved, but advanced formatting like fonts, colors, and layouts are not included in the output.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, the maximum file size for text extraction is 50MB. This accommodates most PDF documents while ensuring fast processing times.
Are my files secure and private?
Absolutely! All files are processed securely and automatically deleted from our servers immediately after extraction. We never store or share your documents.
Pro Tips for Better Extraction Results
Use Native PDFs
PDFs created from digital documents extract better than scanned images converted to PDF.
Check PDF Security
Password-protected or encrypted PDFs must be unlocked before text extraction.
Choose JSON for Analysis
If you need to process or analyze the text programmatically, use JSON format for structured data.
Review Extracted Text
Always review the extracted text for accuracy, especially with complex layouts or special characters.
Batch Processing
For multiple PDFs, extract them one by one using the reset button between files for best results.