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Extract text from PDF

Upload a PDF file – the text is recognized via OCR

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Read & extract text from PDF (OCR)

With web2pdf.eu you extract the text from any PDF – even from scanned documents. The integrated text recognition (OCR) converts the PDF into copyable text. Free, without registration and without watermarks.

What to extract PDF text for?

  • Copy & reuse: Transfer text from PDFs into other programs.
  • Scanned documents: Make images and scans searchable via OCR.
  • Archiving: Save content as plain text.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I extract text from a PDF?

Upload a PDF – the text is automatically recognized via OCR and output as copyable text, even for scanned documents.

Does this also work with scanned PDFs?

Yes. The text recognition (OCR) also reads scanned or image-based PDFs – in many languages.

Is extracting text from PDF free?

Yes, extracting text from PDF is free, without registration and GDPR-compliant.

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