Extract Text from PDF
Pull all text content from your PDF into a plain text file. Perfect for data extraction, analysis, and repurposing content.
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PDF files up to 50 MB
Features
Full Text Extraction
Extracts all readable text from every page of your PDF document.
Page-by-Page Output
Text is organized by page with clear separators so you know where each section came from.
Instant Processing
Runs entirely online using PDF.js. No upload, no server, no waiting.
Plain Text Download
Download as a .txt file ready for use in any text editor, spreadsheet, or application.
How to Extract Text from PDF
Upload Your PDF
Select the PDF you want to extract text from.
Automatic Extraction
Text is extracted from every page instantly online.
Download Text File
Save the extracted text as a .txt file.
Why use PDFTriX Extract Text?
PDFTriX Extract Text is the fastest way to get text out of a PDF — instant, free, and completely private.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it extract text from scanned PDFs?+
No. This tool extracts embedded text only. Scanned images require OCR software.
Is formatting preserved?+
The output is plain text. Formatting like bold, fonts, and colors are not preserved.