Extract text from PDF
Pull plain text from PDFs locally.
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Grounded files only. Your docs stay on this device — they do not fly off to the cloud like they would on iLovePDF or Smallpdf. Gravity wins.
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How to use Extract text from PDF free
- Drop PDF.
- Extract.
- Download .txt.
Why GroundPDF?
- No upload — documents stay on your computer.
- No account, no daily limits.
- Ground vs cloud — your file doesn’t earn frequent-flyer miles.
- Offline after first load.
Extract text from PDF FAQs
How do I extract text from a PDF?
Drop a PDF and copy or download the extracted text.
What about scanned PDFs?
Scanned pages need OCR first for reliable text extraction.
Is extract text private?
Yes. Extraction runs in your browser with no upload.
Do you upload my files?
No. GroundPDF processes files entirely in your browser with WebAssembly. Files never leave your device — nothing is uploaded to a server.
Is it free?
Yes. Free to use with no account and no daily limits.
Which devices and browsers work?
Any modern browser with WebAssembly support: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop or mobile.
How is this different from iLovePDF or Smallpdf?
Those tools upload your files to the cloud. GroundPDF runs on your device (on the ground, not in the cloud), so your documents stay private by design.