Is there a file size limit?

The tool supports files up to 50MB. OCR is limited to the first 30 pages of a PDF to keep processing fast and stable in the browser.

Extract Text from PDF & Images

Extract text from PDFs and images using OCR and native extraction. No upload required — fast, accurate, and completely private.

OCR & native extraction • PDF, JPG, PNG • No upload • 100% private • No signup needed

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Drag & Drop PDF or Image here

Supports PDF, JPG, PNG — up to 50MB

🔍 Force OCR (scanned PDFs / images)

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Free PDF Text Extractor Online – Copy Text from PDF Instantly

ToolPlex's PDF Text Extractor is a free, browser-based tool that extracts text from PDF files and images in seconds. Unlike other tools, your files never leave your device — all processing happens locally in your browser using PDF.js and Tesseract.js OCR. No account, no watermark, no upload required.

Whether you need to copy content from a digital PDF, extract data from a scanned report, or convert an image of text into editable copy, this tool handles it all with a single click.

How to Extract Text from PDF

Add File

Click "Add File" or drag & drop a PDF, JPG, or PNG file

Choose Mode

Enable "Force OCR" for scanned PDFs or image files

Extract Text

Click Extract Text — the tool processes instantly

Copy & Use

Copy the extracted text with one click or select all

Key Features

️ Extract selectable text from digital PDFs instantly
️ OCR support for scanned PDFs and image files
️ Supports PDF, JPG/JPEG, and PNG formats
️ Force OCR mode for image-based documents
️ One-click copy of all extracted text
️ 100% free — no watermarks, no signup required
️ Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers
️ Completely private — files never leave your device

Best PDF Text Extractor – Feature Comparison

Feature	ToolPlex	Other Tools
File Upload Required	❌ No	✅ Yes
Privacy	🔒 100% Local	⚠️ Server Processing
Speed	⚡ Instant	🐢 Slow
OCR Support	✅ Yes (Tesseract)	⚠️ Varies
Cost	💰 Free	💳 Paid

Why Use ToolPlex PDF Text Extractor?

Many online PDF tools upload your documents to a remote server, raising privacy and confidentiality concerns. ToolPlex runs entirely in your browser — your files stay on your device at all times. The extractor automatically detects whether a PDF contains selectable text or is scanned, and prompts you to run OCR when needed. It is ideal for students, lawyers, researchers, and professionals who need reliable text extraction without compromising document security.

Extract Text from PDF on Mobile (Android & iPhone)

You can easily extract text from PDF files on Android phones and iPhones using this tool. Since everything runs in your browser, no app installation is required.

️ Works on Android and iOS devices
️ No app download required
️ Instant text extraction
️ Secure and private processing

Explore Our Other Tools

There are several tools available on our Tool Website which can be very useful for every category of user — from students and businesspeople to surveyors and finance professionals. If your PDF has multiple pages you want to separate before extraction, try the PDF Splitter tool. Need to merge several PDFs into one before extracting? Use the Group & Merge PDF tool. Want to remove specific pages from a PDF first? Try the PDF Page Remover tool. If you need to convert a scanned photo to a PDF first, use the Image to PDF converter. For annotating or marking up photos before extraction, try the Image Editor tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I extract text from a PDF for free? ▼

Upload your PDF file using the Add File button or drag and drop it into the tool. Click Extract Text and the tool will instantly read the document. For scanned PDFs, enable Force OCR first. No signup or server upload required.

Can I extract text from scanned PDFs? ▼

Yes. Enable the Force OCR checkbox before clicking Extract Text. The tool uses Tesseract.js OCR to analyse each page as an image and extract its text. OCR is limited to the first 30 pages per file to keep processing fast in the browser.

What file formats are supported? ▼

ToolPlex supports PDF, JPG/JPEG, and PNG files. For digital PDFs, text is extracted natively at high speed. For image files and scanned PDFs, OCR is used automatically.

Is my file data safe and private? ▼

Yes. All processing happens entirely inside your browser using JavaScript. Your files are never uploaded to any server. Even going offline after the page loads will not interrupt the tool — it continues working locally.

What is the difference between native extraction and OCR? ▼

Native extraction reads text directly embedded in a digital PDF — it is very fast and accurate. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) analyses images of text in scanned documents or image files. The tool auto-detects which method is needed, but you can force OCR manually using the checkbox.

Does this tool work on mobile phones? ▼

Yes. The ToolPlex PDF Text Extractor is fully responsive and works on Android and iOS browsers. No app installation required.

Is there a file size or page limit? ▼

The maximum file size is 50MB. For native PDF extraction, up to 200 pages are processed. For OCR mode, the tool processes the first 30 pages to keep performance stable in the browser.

Can I copy or download the extracted text? ▼

Yes. After extraction, click the Copy button to copy all extracted text to your clipboard instantly. You can then paste it into any editor, document, or application.