What formats can I download the extracted text in?

You can download either a clean Plain Text (.txt) file or a Markdown (.md) document with formatted page headings.

Does this tool show the word count of my PDF?

Yes. We display exact word count, character count, and page count in real time.

Are my PDF documents uploaded anywhere during text extraction?

Never. All text stream parsing runs locally inside your browser using Mozilla PDF.js.

What if I want a formatted Microsoft Word (.docx) file instead of .txt?

Use our PDF to Word tool, which constructs a full OpenXML (.docx) file from your PDF.

Extract Text from PDF (OCR & Text Parser) Online Free

Extract clean, copy-ready text and structured Markdown from any PDF document right in your browser. Inspect page-by-page text, word counts, and download .TXT or .MD files privately.

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or drag and drop your file here

Accepted: PDF files (.pdf)Max 100 MB per file100% Local Browser Memory

100% Private (Runs locally in browser)

Instant on-device processing

Zero files stored on servers

How to OCR & Text Extraction in 3 Simple Steps

No software installation or account signup required. Everything finishes in seconds right inside your browser.

01.

Drop your PDF file

Select any report, eBook, or research paper PDF to begin local text extraction.

02.

Inspect extracted text & metrics

View total word count, character count, and page-by-page extracted text right in the workspace.

03.

Copy to clipboard or download .TXT / .MD

Copy the text in one click or download a clean .txt or .md file to your computer.

Why Use PixelsKits for OCR & Text Extraction?

Built with the same privacy-first browser architecture that powers PixelsKits.

01. Instant Word & Character Telemetry

Automatically counts total words, characters, and pages extracted from your PDF document.

02. Export as .TXT or Markdown (.MD)

Download plain text for editors or structured Markdown with page headers for Notion, Obsidian, and developer docs.

03. One-Click Clipboard Copy

Copy the entire document text or specific sections straight to your clipboard without downloading a file.

04. 100% On-Device Privacy

Research papers, legal discovery files, and unpublished manuscripts stay strictly inside your browser.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OCR & Text Extraction

Common questions about using our private browser-based OCR & Text Extraction tool.

Yes. Once your PDF is processed, the full extracted text appears in an interactive viewer with a one-click Copy to Clipboard button.

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