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PDF to Text

Extract embedded text from selected PDF pages on your device.

Runs on your device · Files stay private

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01 / INPUT

What you’ll need

An unencrypted PDF and optional page ranges.

02 / METHOD

How it works

PDF.js reads text items page by page in a local worker.

03 / SCOPE

Know the limits

No OCR: image-only scans may contain no text. Reading order is approximate. Up to 20 MB / 200 pages.

GET FROM A QUESTION TO A NEXT STEP

Get a clearer result with PDF to Text

Extract embedded text from selected PDF pages on your device. An unencrypted PDF and optional page ranges. Review the supported scope below before adding a large file or using the result in a campaign.

How to use PDF to Text

Open PDF to Text and inspect its input labels. An unencrypted PDF and optional page ranges.
Use the synthetic example where available, or choose your own supported file. Set the options deliberately; processing takes place in your browser.
Run the workflow, read any warnings and inspect the output. Download the result only after checking the values or file preview; clear the workspace when finished.

What do the results mean?

PDF.js reads text items page by page in a local worker. No OCR: image-only scans may contain no text. Reading order is approximate. Up to 20 MB / 200 pages.

What to do next

Check a small representative input first. For exported assets, reopen the downloaded file in its intended application before using it in production.

Keep the scope in mind

No OCR: image-only scans may contain no text. Reading order is approximate. Up to 20 MB / 200 pages.

A LITTLE MORE CLARITY

Common questions about PDF to Text

Does PDF to Text save my input?

This workflow uses browser memory. Downloads are saved by your browser, but tool inputs are not submitted to a server or stored by this tool.

What should I do if a result is unavailable?

Check the input format, units and limits. No OCR: image-only scans may contain no text. Reading order is approximate. Up to 20 MB / 200 pages. An unavailable result does not establish that a campaign, document or email address is valid or invalid.