Extract text from a PDF privately
Copy a document’s text as plain text or Markdown without uploading it anywhere.
How to extract text from a PDF
Choose or drop the PDF.
Pick plain text or Markdown and the pages you need.
Copy the text or save it as a file.
Frequently asked questions
Why is there no text from my scan?
Scanned pages are pictures of text. They need OCR (text recognition), which DocuChan doesn’t do yet.
Is it safe to paste into an AI assistant?
The extraction is local, but whatever you paste into another service goes to that service. Redact sensitive details first if needed.
Are my files uploaded?
No. The PDF is read and changed by code running in this browser tab. The tools page blocks network connections for file processing, so the document, its pages, and any password you type stay on your device.
How large can the PDF be?
Up to 150 MB per file, 300 MB in total when you work with several files, and 500 pages. Very large or complex documents also depend on your device’s memory.
Is it free?
Yes. The PDF tools are free to use, need no account, and add no watermark.