Extract PDF Text reads every character from the PDF text layer locally in your browser and exports a clean .txt file. Works on text-based PDFs; scanned-only documents are not yet supported.
Extract PDF Text
Extract the existing text layer from a PDF and save it as plain text
OCR readiness check
Upload a PDF to evaluate the text layer and scan density.
What to expect in this MVP
Reads the embedded text layer from text-based PDFs. Scanned documents with no embedded text will produce empty output — image-based text recognition is on the roadmap.
Keep the workflow moving
Common questions
Do my files leave the browser?
No. The processing workspace runs locally in your browser for supported tools, and downloads are generated on-device.
Which browsers work best?
Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox all work for the core tools. Advanced OCR and larger jobs perform best in Chromium browsers with OPFS and worker support.