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Extract text from documents

PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, HTML or CSV to plain text. Scanned PDFs/images: use ocr-extract-text.

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Result

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About Extract text from documents

Extract text from documents is a free online text tool. PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, HTML or CSV to plain text. Scanned PDFs/images: use ocr-extract-text.

Add a file (PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, HTML, HTM and CSV) and Extract text from documents processes it on our servers, then gives you the result to download. Uploaded files are deleted automatically after processing and no account is needed.

How to use Extract text from documents

Add your file by dragging it onto the upload area or tapping to browse (PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, HTML, HTM and CSV supported).
There is nothing to configure, the defaults work for most files.
Press Process and wait a moment.
Download the result. If you added several files, download them one by one or all together as a ZIP.

Extract text from documents FAQ

What does Extract text from documents do?

PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, HTML or CSV to plain text. Scanned PDFs/images: use ocr-extract-text.

Is Extract text from documents free to use?

Yes. Extract text from documents is free, with no sign-up or account required.

Is my data safe?

Uploaded files are deleted automatically after processing, and results are never stored. See our privacy policy for details.

Which file types does Extract text from documents accept?

Extract text from documents accepts PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, HTML, HTM and CSV files.

Can I process several files at once?

Yes. Add several files and turn on batch mode to process each one separately.

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