Extract text
Copy out the text in reading order.
Free, no sign-up. It runs inside your browser: your files never leave your device.
Extract text from a PDF, or from photos of pages, in reading order. Copy it, or download it as plain text or Markdown.
How to use Extract text
- Drop a PDF, or photos of pages (JPG or PNG).
- Choose Plain text or Markdown.
- Keep "Read scanned pages and photos" on for scans. Type pages if you only want some.
- Click "Extract text", then Copy all or download the file.
Questions
Can it read scanned PDFs and photos?
Yes. With "Read scanned pages and photos" on, pages that are only a picture are read first. It reads printed text and finds the script by itself.
What does Markdown keep?
Headings, lists and tables. Running headers, footers and line numbers are left out.
Can I see where each page starts?
Yes. In plain text, "Mark where each page starts" adds a line like --- Page 3 ---.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The text is read on your device.
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