CONVERT / FREE BROWSER TOOL
Extract selectable text with page boundaries intact.
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Scanned pages without a text layer need OCR, which this browser tool does not perform. Reading order can differ on complex drawings.
Files are processed on this device. No upload, account, or subscription.
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Choose a file or try the sample.How to use PDF to text
Extract a PDF’s existing text layer to a UTF-8 text file. Page markers help you trace each section back to its source.
- Choose your source files.
- Choose the pages to extract.
- Run the tool, review the result, and download your copy.
A practical example
Extract specification notes to find wording for a review checklist. The text file includes page markers, helping you return to the original sheet and check the surrounding context.
Good to know
Scanned pages without a text layer need OCR, which this browser tool does not perform. Reading order can differ on complex drawings.
Keep your original. Review the downloaded result before issuing, printing, or replacing a project file.
About PDF to text
Why is my scanned PDF producing little or no text?
A scan may contain only page images. This tool reads an existing PDF text layer and does not perform OCR. If no selectable text is found, the result includes a warning.
Will tables and columns keep their original layout?
No. The output is plain text, and reading order can differ on tables, multiple columns, and complex drawings. Verify extracted text against the source before using it in a report or an AI prompt.
Is this tool free, and do files get uploaded?
Yes. This tool runs locally in your browser without an account. PolyPDF does not receive your input files. Downloads are saved only when you choose to save them.
What files and limits does this tool support?
Choose 1 PDF files. The toolkit supports up to 30 MB per file, 80 MB total input, and 500 PDF pages. Image rendering is limited to 100 pages per operation and 16 megapixels per page. Password-protected files are unsupported; editing signed files is blocked.
Can an AI assistant use this tool?
Yes. The downloadable local MCP server exposes the same operation and validation rules. Compatible browser agents can use the selected files through WebMCP when their browser supports it. Read the setup and privacy details.
WHEN THE FILE IS A DRAWING
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