Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, this tool is 100% free with no hidden charges, no sign-up required, and no usage limits. All features are accessible to everyone for both personal and commercial use.
Are my PDF files uploaded to any server?
No. This tool processes everything entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PDF files never leave your device, are never uploaded to any server, and are not stored or logged. This is the privacy advantage of pure frontend tools.
What PDF formats are supported?
All standard PDF files (PDF 1.0-2.0) are supported, including documents with English, Chinese, numbers, and special characters. The tool uses the industry-standard PDF.js library for excellent compatibility.
Can it extract text from scanned PDFs?
This tool extracts text from the text layer within PDF files. If your PDF is a scanned image without a text layer, text extraction will not work. Use OCR tools for scanned documents, or try our PDF to Word converter.
Does the extracted text preserve formatting?
Extracted text preserves paragraph structure and line breaks, but does not retain fonts, colors, sizes, or other rich formatting. For full formatting preservation, try our PDF to Word converter.
Is there a file size limit?
We recommend PDF files up to 100MB. Larger files may cause slower parsing or memory issues in your browser. Try splitting large PDFs with our PDF Splitter tool first.