Extract Text
Pull text content directly from your PDF for easy saving.
Drop your PDF here or click to browse
Text extraction happens locally in your browser
Extraction Options
Adds page separators like "--- Page 1 ---" to help organize extracted content.
Instant Extraction
Get text from any page quickly
100% Local
Files never leave your device
Universal Format
Export as plain text file
How to Extract Text from a PDF
Upload PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. Works with any PDF containing selectable text.
Extract
Click extract and our tool will pull all text content from every page of your document.
Copy or Download
Copy the text to clipboard or download as a .txt file for use anywhere.
When to Use PDF Text Extraction
Research & Analysis
Extract text from academic papers, reports, or articles for easier analysis and note-taking.
Content Repurposing
Pull text from brochures or documents to reuse in other formats or platforms.
Data Entry
Extract information from forms or invoices to input into spreadsheets or databases.
Translation & Editing
Get the raw text to translate, edit, or reformat without recreating the entire document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with scanned PDFs?▼
This tool extracts selectable text from PDFs. Scanned documents that are just images won't work unless they've been processed with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software first.
Will the formatting be preserved?▼
The tool extracts plain text only. Formatting like fonts, colors, and layout are not preserved. This is ideal for getting raw content that you can then reformat as needed.
Is my file uploaded to any server?▼
No. PDFOutfit processes all files entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PDF never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.
Can I extract text from password-protected PDFs?▼
Encrypted or password-protected PDFs cannot be processed. You'll need to remove the protection first or obtain an unprotected version of the document.
Why Use PDFOutfit for Text Extraction?
PDFOutfit makes extracting text from PDFs simple and secure. Unlike other online tools that upload your documents to remote servers, PDFOutfit processes everything locally in your browser. This means sensitive documents like contracts, reports, or personal files never leave your device.
Our tool extracts text page by page, preserving the order and structure of your content. You can instantly copy the text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file. Perfect for researchers, writers, and anyone who needs to work with content from PDF documents.