PDF Text Extractor – Quickly Pull Text from Any PDF File
If you need to grab the written content from a PDF file without the clutter, our PDF Text Extractor makes it simple. Whether you're copying text from a single page or the whole document, this tool helps you extract clean, editable text in just a few clicks.
What Is a PDF Text Extractor?
A PDF Text Extractor pulls out all the readable text from a PDF file. It ignores images and layout design, giving you just the text you need. This is useful when you want to reuse or analyze the content without dealing with formatting.
Why Use a PDF Text Extractor?
- Edit text easily: Extract content and paste it directly into Word, Notepad, or any editor.
- Save time: No need to retype long pages of information.
- Get exactly what you need: Use the page range option to extract from specific sections only.
- Perfect for study or research: Pull out quotes, data, or paragraphs instantly.
Key Features
- Extracts all visible text from PDFs
- Supports multi-page and large files
- Optional page range selection
- Outputs clean, plain, or rich text format (RTF)
- No downloads or signups needed
How It Works
- Upload your PDF file.
- Choose the page range, if needed.
- Click "Extract Text" to get the content.
- Download the text as a file or copy it directly.
Best Use Cases
- Students: Pull key content from books and notes.
- Writers: Reuse parts of past documents or reports.
- Researchers: Extract study data or references from papers.
- Data entry teams: Convert PDF text to editable formats quickly.
FAQs
Can I extract text from scanned PDFs?
If your PDF is scanned, text extraction may not work unless the file includes selectable text. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) support is coming soon.
What output format will I get?
You can download your extracted content as plain text or RTF, depending on the layout.
Will the tool keep formatting like bold or bullets?
Basic formatting such as bold text and bullet lists may be preserved in RTF output. Plain text output strips all styles.
Is it free to use?
Yes, our PDF Text Extractor is free with no signup required.
Can I extract from specific pages only?
Yes, you can set a custom page range before running the extraction.
Start Extracting Now
Use our PDF Text Extractor to get clean, editable content from your PDFs in seconds. Whether you're studying, working, or just saving time, this tool keeps it easy.