Extract Text from PDF Online Free | Rune

Need to copy text from a PDF but can't select it? PDFs often lock content, making extraction difficult. Rune's PDF Text Extractor unlocks text for easy copying and use.

Why Extract Text from PDFs?

Edit and Reuse Content

Extract text to edit in word processors, reformat, or repurpose.

Copy Quotes and Citations

Pull specific passages for academic or professional use.

Create Searchable Documents

Convert PDF text into searchable, editable formats.

Data Collection

Extract data from PDF reports for analysis.

Key Features

Smart Extraction Modes

• Clean Mode: Removes formatting and extra spaces for readable text.
• Exact Mode: Preserves original layout perfectly.

Page Range Selection

Extract from specific pages: "3-5, 8, 12-end" without processing the entire document.

Multiple Export Formats

• TXT (plain text)
• Markdown
• Clipboard copy

100% Private

All processing happens in your browser. PDFs never leave your device.

How to Extract PDF Text

1. Open Rune's PDF Text Extractor.
2. Upload your PDF file.
3. Choose extraction mode (Clean or Exact).
4. Select pages if needed.
5. Click "Extract."
6. Copy or download the text.

Clean Mode vs Exact Mode

Mode	Best For	Output
Clean	Reading, editing, repurposing	Streamlined, readable text
Exact	Preserving formatting	Original layout maintained

Common Use Cases

• Extract article text for notes
• Copy table data for spreadsheets
• Pull quotes for presentations
• Convert PDF content to editable format

Important Note

This tool extracts digital text from PDFs. For scanned documents (images of text), use our Image to Text (OCR) tool instead.

Conclusion

PDF text extraction should be instant and private. Rune's PDF Text Extractor delivers both—extract text in seconds with complete security.