Extract text from PDF

Get the text out of a PDF with headings and paragraphs, ready to reuse.

Drop your PDF here

or choose it (20 MB max)

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How it works

1 Drag your PDF into the box or choose the file, also straight from Google Drive or Dropbox.
2 Choose a page range if needed. Paragraphs are joined, pages are cleanly separated.
3 Start processing. Your file is transferred encrypted and processed in Germany.
4 Download the result. Done, no sign-up and no watermark from us.

Frequently asked questions

What happens to my files?

Your file is transferred encrypted and processed in Germany only for this one conversion. It is deleted right after the result is delivered; the content is neither stored nor analyzed. For very sensitive documents, we recommend our tools where the file stays on your device, such as “Redact patient data”.

Does this work with scanned PDFs too?

No. It reads the text layer of the PDF. A scan without a text layer gives you no text. For that, use “Make scans searchable (OCR)”.

Are there limits on file size or page count?

Yes, so the tool stays free for everyone: up to 20 MB per file and up to 200 pages. On top of that there is a generous daily allowance. Once it is used up, you can continue the next day.

Is the tool free?

Yes. All tools on Gatefrog are free to use, with no sign-up, no installation and no watermark from us.

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