Docu StopExtract Text
Extract text content from PDF
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Up to 4.5 MB per requestExtract text from any PDF document
Quickly extract all text content from PDF files — including scanned documents and image-based PDFs. The extracted text is returned as plain text that you can copy, paste, and edit. Perfect for repurposing content from PDFs, extracting quotes, or converting PDF-based articles into editable text format. The tool works best with digital PDFs containing selectable text. For scanned documents, the Docu Stop mobile app includes OCR (optical character recognition) to extract text from images.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extract text from a scanned PDF?
The web tool works best with digital PDFs containing selectable text. For scanned documents (images of text), use the Docu Stop mobile app which includes OCR.
Is the extracted text formatted?
The text is returned as plain text without formatting. This makes it easy to paste into any document, email, or editor without cleaning up styles.
Can I extract text from a password-protected PDF?
First use the Unlock PDF tool to remove the password, then extract text from the unlocked file.
Is this tool free?
Yes, all Docu Stop web tools are completely free to use with no hidden charges or credit card required.
Are my files private and secure?
Absolutely. Files are processed over encrypted connections and automatically deleted from our servers after processing. We never access, store, or share your documents.
What is the file size limit?
Uploads are limited to approximately 4.5 MB per request due to server constraints. For larger files, download the Docu Stop mobile app which supports documents of any size.