How to use Extract Text online
Turn selectable PDF text and readable English or Russian page scans into a lightweight plain-text file for reuse or analysis.
Upload your PDF
Drop your PDF into the upload area above or click to browse.
Configure settings
Upload a PDF. Existing text is extracted directly; image-only pages are processed with English and Russian OCR.
Download your result
Download the extracted or recognized text as a UTF-8 TXT file, separated page by page.
Frequently asked questions
Can PDFly extract text from a scanned PDF?
Yes. PDFly uses OCR for image-only pages in English and Russian. Accuracy depends on scan quality, and TXT output does not preserve the original page layout.
What is pay-per-use pricing?
You only pay for completed operations. The fee is deducted from your wallet when your result is ready to download.
Do I need an account to use this tool?
You can choose a file and configure the tool first. Sign in is required to process and download the result.
How secure are my documents?
Files use private object storage and signed access. Uploaded sources are scheduled for deletion when processing finishes, abandoned uploads expire within 24 hours, and generated results remain available in My files for 7 days.
What file size limits apply?
Each file can be up to 100 MB. Multi-file tools accept up to 50 sources and 200 MB combined.