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Private PDF Text Extraction | Rune

Private PDF Text Extraction | Rune

Extract text from PDFs with complete privacy. All processing happens in your browser—files never leave your device.

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When extracting text from confidential PDFs, privacy matters. Rune's PDF Text Extractor processes everything locally in your browser—your documents never leave your device.

Why Privacy Matters for PDF Extraction

Confidential Documents

  • Legal contracts
  • Financial statements
  • Medical records
  • HR documents

Proprietary Content

  • Unpublished research
  • Trade secrets
  • Internal reports
  • Draft manuscripts

Personal Information

  • ID documents
  • Tax returns
  • Personal correspondence

How Rune Ensures Privacy

100% Local Processing

All extraction happens in your browser using JavaScript. No server uploads.

No File Transmission

Your PDF stays on your device. The file is read locally, not sent anywhere.

No Data Storage

Nothing is saved on any server. When you close the page, all data clears.

No Account Required

No login, no email, no tracking. Complete anonymity.

Privacy Comparison

Aspect Rune Typical Online Tools
File Upload None (local) Uploaded to server
Server Processing None Yes
Data Storage None Often cached
Privacy Guarantee 100% Varies
Compliance Easy Complicated

Verifying Local Processing

Want to confirm? Check your browser's network tab:

  1. Open Developer Tools (F12).
  2. Go to Network tab.
  3. Upload and extract a PDF.
  4. Observe: No file upload requests.

Enterprise Benefits

  • GDPR/HIPAA compliance simplified
  • No data leaves your network
  • Suitable for classified documents
  • IT-approved by default

Sensitive Document Workflow

  1. Open Rune's PDF Text Extractor.
  2. Upload confidential PDF.
  3. Extract text locally.
  4. Copy or download.
  5. Close page (all data clears).

Conclusion

Privacy shouldn't be a premium feature. Rune's PDF Text Extractor provides 100% local processing for every user, ensuring your sensitive documents stay private.