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PdfDady

Extract text from a PDF

Get the text out of a PDF without retyping it. Add the file, check the text, then copy it or save it as a plain .txt file.

1. Add a PDF

2. Copy or download

Add a PDF to extract its text.

Columns and tables come out as plain lines of text; images and formatting aren't included.

How to extract text from a PDF

  1. Add your PDF

    Choose one PDF, up to 100 MB. If it's password-protected, enter the password.

  2. Wait a moment

    The text of every page is read and shown in a box.

  3. Choose page markers

    Keep “--- Page 1 ---” lines between pages, or switch them off.

  4. Copy or download

    Copy the text, or download extracted-text.txt.

What you can do with this tool

  • Copy or save

    Copy everything in one tap, or download a UTF-8 .txt file.

  • Any language with a text layer

    Hindi, Tamil and other scripts come out as real text when the PDF contains it.

  • Page markers

    Optional lines show where each page starts.

  • Tells you about scanned pages

    If a page is just an image, you're told instead of getting a blank file.

  • Stays on your device

    Your PDF is not uploaded. Free, no sign-up.

Limits

InputOne PDF, up to 100 MB
Works withPDFs with selectable text
Scanned PDFsNot supported yetThey need OCR (text recognition)
LayoutPlain textColumns and tables become lines; formatting and images are not included
Outputextracted-text.txt (UTF-8), or copy

Frequently asked questions

How do I extract text from a PDF?

Add the PDF. Its text appears in a box; copy it or download extracted-text.txt.

Why is no text found?

The PDF is probably scanned: its pages are pictures of text, not text. Getting text from images needs OCR, which PdfDady doesn't offer yet.

Does it keep tables and formatting?

No. You get plain text. Tables and columns become lines of text, and bold, fonts and images are not included.

Does it work with Hindi PDFs?

Yes, when the PDF contains real Hindi text. Some older PDFs use fonts that store letters in a non-standard way; their text may come out garbled.

Can I extract text from a password-protected PDF?

Yes, if you know the password. It is used only in your browser to open the file.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. The text is read in your browser and the file is not uploaded.

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