Will this work on PDFs where copy-paste is disabled?

It depends. If the PDF is a true digital text PDF (not a scanned image), pdf.js can extract the text even if the document has copy restrictions in its metadata. For purely image-based scanned PDFs, text extraction won't work — those require OCR, which this tool doesn't perform.

What's the difference between a text PDF and a scanned PDF?

A text PDF has actual text encoded in the file (created from Word, Google Docs, or a PDF printer). A scanned PDF is just a photo of a document — text inside is not machine-readable without OCR.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. pdf.js processes everything in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.

Can I extract text for AI or LLM use?

Yes. Plain TXT is the best format for pasting into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool. PDF encoding often confuses AI tools; plain text doesn't.

Does the converter preserve the text layout?

Text is extracted in reading order, but PDF layouts (multi-column, text boxes) may result in jumbled ordering. For well-structured PDFs (reports, academic papers, contracts) the output reads naturally.

What's the maximum PDF file size?

100MB per file. Most PDFs are well under 10MB.

Will tables in the PDF extract correctly?

Table data is extracted, but table structure (rows/columns) is not preserved — cells appear as lines of text. For table data extraction, a dedicated PDF parsing tool works better.

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