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Choose a PDF
Load one PDF from your device. It is opened locally in your browser.
PDF to Text Extractor
Extract selectable PDF text locally and keep pages without text visible for review.
Extract selectable text from a PDF
Choose a document to create a reviewable text file. This is text extraction, not OCR for scanned pages.
Up to 25 MB · 500 pages · Files stay on your device
Data handling
- Processing
- The selected input is processed in your browser. Got A Tool does not send it to our servers.
- Retention
- Inputs and results are not saved to persistent storage. Resetting or closing this page clears the tool's working state.
- Export
- The tool may prepare a result after you run it. It downloads or copies it only when you choose that action.
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How it works
Extract text without pretending scans are text
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Read embedded text
The tool reads the selectable text stored in each page. It does not use OCR.
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Review empty pages
A visible marker identifies pages without selectable text before you download the TXT file.
Use the right tool
PDF text extraction and OCR solve different jobs.
Use this tool for a digital PDF whose text you can already select and copy. A scanned PDF may only contain page images, even when the words look clear on screen. This tool reports those pages instead of inventing text.
When a page is scanned
Export the relevant page as an image with PDF to JPG / PNG, then use Image to Text for clear printed English text. Check names, dates, totals, and other important text against the original.
Questions
PDF to text questions
Does this perform OCR?
No. It extracts text that is already embedded in the PDF. It does not guess handwriting or recognize text from a scanned page image.
Why does the TXT file contain page markers?
Each page begins with a marker, and pages without selectable text get an explicit message. This keeps page boundaries and missing text visible for review.
Can I use a password-protected PDF?
Yes, if you know its password. Enter it in the optional field before extracting. The password is used only inside your browser to open the selected file.
What does the tool not preserve?
The TXT file does not preserve the page's original visual layout, fonts, images, annotations, metadata, forms, or links. Text ordering follows the order exposed by the PDF.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Opening the PDF, extracting text, and creating the TXT download happen in your browser. Got A Tool does not receive or store the document.
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