Extract Text from PDF
Pull all the selectable text out of a PDF into a plain text file.
Free No signup Runs in your browser — nothing uploaded
How to extract text from pdf
- Drop or choose your PDF file.
- KIVO processes it instantly — no waiting for uploads.
- Download the result. That's it.
Frequently asked questions
- It says my PDF has no text — why?
- Because it's a scan: a picture of a page, not text. Reading that needs OCR, which KIVO doesn't do yet.
- Do my files get uploaded?
- No. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.