PDF to Text Converter
Extract text from PDF files with smart modes, page selection, and instant export
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About PDF Text Extractor
PDF Text Extractor is a powerful online tool that extracts text content from PDF documents with precision and ease. Whether you need to copy text from a PDF, convert it to editable format, or analyze document content, our tool makes it effortless.
With smart extraction modes, page range selection, and multiple export formats, you can extract exactly what you need. All processing happens directly in your browser using advanced PDF.js technology, ensuring complete privacy and security for your documents.
Key Features of PDF Text Extractor
Everything you need for professional pdf text extractor
Multi-Page Preview
See live thumbnails of all pages before extraction. Know exactly what you're working with.
Smart Extraction Modes
Clean Mode removes formatting and extra spaces. Exact Mode preserves original layout perfectly.
Page Range Selection
Extract specific pages like "3-5, 8, 12-end". Perfect for large documents.
Multiple Export Formats
Download as TXT, Markdown, or copy to clipboard. DOCX support coming soon.
100% Private & Secure
All processing happens in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
Lightning Fast
Client-side processing means instant results with no waiting for uploads.
How to Use PDF Text Extractor
Follow these simple steps to get started
Upload PDF
Drag and drop or click to select your PDF file.
Choose Mode
Select Clean or Exact extraction mode and page range.
Extract & Export
Click extract and download as TXT, Markdown, or copy.
Pro Tips
- Use Clean Mode for readable text without formatting clutter.
- Exact Mode preserves original layout for formatted documents.
- Specify page ranges like "1-5, 8, 12-end" for large documents.
- For scanned PDFs, use our Image to Text (OCR) tool instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PDF Text Extractor
How does the PDF Text Extractor work?
Our PDF Text Extractor uses advanced PDF.js library to parse PDF files directly in your browser. Simply upload a PDF, choose your extraction mode (Clean or Exact), select pages if needed, and click extract. All processing happens locally - your files never leave your device.
What are the different extraction modes?
Clean Mode removes line breaks, headers, footers, and extra spaces for clean, readable text. Exact Mode preserves the original layout and formatting exactly as it appears in the PDF.
Can I extract specific pages from my PDF?
Yes! You can extract all pages or specify custom ranges like '1-5', '8', '12-end' separated by commas. This is perfect when you only need text from certain sections of a large document.
What export formats are supported?
You can download extracted text as TXT (plain text), Markdown, or copy directly to clipboard. DOCX export is coming soon.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
This tool extracts digital text from PDFs. For scanned PDFs (images of text), you'll need OCR (Optical Character Recognition). We recommend using our Image to Text (OCR) tool for scanned documents.
Is there a file size limit?
While there's no hard limit, very large PDFs (100+ MB) may take longer to process. For best performance, we recommend PDFs under 50 MB. All processing happens in your browser using your device's resources.
Are my files stored on your servers?
No! All PDF processing happens entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to our servers or stored anywhere. Once you close the page, all data is removed. Your privacy is our top priority.
Can I use this for commercial projects?
Yes! Our PDF Text Extractor is completely free for both personal and commercial use. Extract text from as many PDFs as you need for your business, research, or personal projects.
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