Extract Text
Copy text from PDFs, scans, and images.
1Choose a document
2Extraction method
English OCR supports printed text. Handwriting and complex layouts may be inaccurate. Auto uses embedded text when available; choose OCR for mixed pages with text inside images. OCR: up to 20 PDF pages. Embedded text: up to 200 pages. Output is plain text.
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How to use Extract Text
- Choose a PDF, JPG, PNG or WebP file.
- Use Auto, embedded PDF text only, or OCR for scanned pages.
- Review and correct the text, then copy it, download a TXT file, or save it.
Common questions
Which languages does OCR support?
This version supports printed English text. Use a clear, straight image with readable lettering. Handwriting, tilted pages and complex layouts can produce errors.
How does Auto work?
Auto reads embedded PDF text when present and runs OCR on pages without embedded text. Choose OCR explicitly if you need text from images on a page that also contains embedded text.
What are the page limits?
Embedded-text extraction supports up to 200 PDF pages. OCR supports up to 20 PDF pages. Output is plain text, so tables and page layouts may not be preserved.
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