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 software first.

Will the formatting be preserved?

The tool extracts plain text only. Formatting like fonts, colors, and layout are not preserved.

Is my file uploaded to any server?

No. PDFOutfit processes all files entirely in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.

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

Include page numbers

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

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How to Extract Text from a PDF

1Upload your PDF by dragging and dropping it into the upload area, or click to browse your files. Works with any PDF containing selectable text.
2Click the "Extract Text" button and our tool will pull all text content from every page of your document.
3Copy the extracted text to your clipboard or download it 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.

FAQ

Why PDFOutfit?

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.