Question 1

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. All PDF processing happens entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.

Question 2

What is the maximum file size?

Accepted Answer

The tool supports PDF files up to 50 MB. For larger files, consider using a desktop application.

Question 3

Can I extract text from scanned PDFs?

Accepted Answer

This tool extracts text from text-based PDFs. For scanned PDFs (image-based), you would need OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology, which is not currently supported.

Question 4

What formats can I download the text in?

Accepted Answer

You can copy the text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file. The text is extracted with page breaks and formatting preserved as much as possible.

Question 5

Is the extracted text formatted?

Accepted Answer

The tool extracts the raw text content with basic structure. Page numbers are indicated with "--- Page X ---" separators to help you navigate the document.

Question 6

Can I extract text from password-protected PDFs?

Accepted Answer

No. Password-protected PDFs cannot be processed by this tool. You'll need to remove the password protection first using a desktop application.