Extract text from a PDF

Pull the plain text out of a PDF and get instant page, word and character counts — perfect for copying, editing or word-counting. Runs entirely in your browser.

Add a text-based PDF and download its text as a .txt file. If the result is empty, your PDF is a scan (a picture of text) — run it through OCR first.

How it works

1. Add your PDF. Drop it in or click to choose it.
2. Extract. The text is pulled out and counted in your browser.
3. Download. Save the text as a .txt file.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Text is extracted in your browser and the file is never uploaded.

Why did I get no text?

Your PDF is probably a scan with no real text layer. Run it through OCR to recognise the text first.

Does it count words and characters?

Yes — you get the page count, word count and character count.