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Copy or download TXT

Extract Text from PDF - Private & Fast

Pull machine-readable text from PDFs directly in your browser. Upload, pick all pages or the first page, then copy or download a clean text file without ever uploading your document.

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Upload a PDF to begin.
Output
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Explanation

Dexify extracts machine-readable text directly in your browser using PDF.js, keeping contracts, research, or invoices off any server. Drop your PDF, choose all pages, a range, or just the first page, and Dexify assembles clean text you can copy or download instantly.

Because everything runs locally, speed scales with your device - no upload queues or watermark surprises. We normalize spacing, rebuild lines with positional data, and cache page text so re-runs are instant. The interface mirrors other Dexify tools: clear status, page counts, and quick actions for copying or saving TXT outputs so you can move text into notes, summaries, or downstream editors without friction.

Scanned PDFs that contain only images need OCR to produce selectable text; this tool surfaces the machine-readable content that already exists. For scanned documents, pair this with upcoming Dexify OCR or export pages as images first, then run OCR where required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Extraction happens inside your browser. Files are never uploaded, stored, or watermarked.

Why is some text missing?

Scanned PDFs store text as images. This tool reads selectable text only. Use OCR for scanned pages.

Max file size?

Up to about 100 MB locally, depending on your device memory. Larger files may take longer to parse.

Can I download the text?

Yes. Use the Download TXT button for a ready text file or Copy to place it on your clipboard.

Does this modify my PDF?

No. The PDF is read-only during extraction. Your original file stays untouched.

Does it work offline?

After the page loads, extraction runs fully offline in your browser.

Which browsers are supported?

Modern browsers including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Safari. Keep them updated for best results.

Is OCR coming?

Yes. Dexify is preparing an OCR add-on for scanned PDFs with high accuracy and multilingual support.

Use Cases

  • Copy quotes, clauses, or bullet points from reports and contracts without retyping.
  • Export text for research notes, summaries, or knowledge bases.
  • Prepare clean TXT before translating, summarizing, or feeding into AI tools.
  • Grab text snippets from multi-page PDFs without uploading confidential data.
  • Combine with Compress PDF or Protect PDF after extracting for secure sharing.

Key Features

  • Client-side PDF.js extraction for privacy-first workflows.
  • One-click full document or first-page parsing.
  • Copy to clipboard or download ready TXT instantly.
  • Status and page-count indicators to keep you oriented.
  • Works offline after load; no uploads or queues.
  • Consistent Dexify UI shared across conversion tools.