Extract selectable text from a PDF into a simple TXT file. OCR for scanned files is not included.
When does PDF text extraction work well?
This tool works best with PDFs that contain selectable text. If the PDF is a scan or image, OCR is required and is not part of this tool.
The output is a simple TXT file that is easy to copy, search, and edit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
No. Scanned PDFs require OCR. This tool extracts text that already exists in the file.
Is formatting preserved?
No. The output is plain text only.
Does it change the original file?
No. A new TXT file is created for download.