How it works
- PDF.js reads text page by page in the browser.
- Download plain TXT or Markdown with page headings; the source PDF remains unchanged.
Extract Text from PDF
Extract Text from PDF, privately.
Extract PDF text locally in your browser and download it as TXT or Markdown. Your document stays on this device.
Extract text
Copy readable text from every PDF page.
Drop one PDF here
Free plan · up to 5 MB and 100 pages. The document stays on this device.
Complete tool guide
What is Extract PDF text?
Extract text from text-based PDFs for search, editing, or notes. PDFSwipe also creates a deterministic Markdown download with page headings.
Local processingNo usage charge cost modelOn-device privacy mode
How it helps
Use extract pdf text to complete a focused document task without changing the original file.
Input and output
Supported input. One readable PDF, limited to 5 MB/100 pages on Free, 20 MB/500 pages on Pro, or 50 MB/2,000 pages on Business.
Output. A .txt file with page markers or a .md file with a heading for each page.
What it cannot do yet
- Image-only scans do not produce reliable text because OCR is not part of this tool.
- Columns, positioned text, ligatures, fonts, and visual layout may not be reproduced exactly.
Privacy and processing
Text extraction runs locally in your browser. PDFSwipe does not upload the document or require sign-in.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the download empty?
The PDF may be image-only or use unsupported text encoding. Try a text-based export or OCR when available.
Why is reading order different?
PDF text is stored at coordinates, not a guaranteed reading sequence; columns can extract unexpectedly.