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PDF to Text

Extract selectable or scanned English text from a PDF.

Choose a PDF from your device

Files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to DevBricks servers. Scanned pages use English OCR, which may download a model on first use.

How to use the pdf to text

Upload a PDF to extract selectable text. For image-only scanned pages, English OCR reads the rendered page in your browser.

Example

Extract text from a scanned receipt, then copy it into a document.

Good to know

Check OCR output carefully, especially amounts and names. Layout, tables, and images are not preserved.