PDF Text Extractor — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using PDF Text Extractor.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. PDF parsing happens entirely in your browser using pdfjs. Your document never leaves your device.
Will this work on scanned PDFs?
No — scanned PDFs contain images, not searchable text. Use our PDF OCR tool first to make them searchable, then extract.
Does it preserve formatting?
Plain text only — fonts, sizes, colors, and layout are lost. Use our PDF to Word tool if you need formatting preserved.
Can it extract from password-protected PDFs?
No — unlock first with our PDF Unlocker tool, then extract.
What about embedded images?
Images are skipped. This tool extracts only the text layer. To pull images, use our PDF Editor.
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