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PDF Text Extractor

Pull readable text out of uncompressed PDF content streams.

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Extracted text

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About the PDF Text Extractor

Extract text from a PDF's Tj and TJ text-showing operators found in uncompressed content streams. Streams compressed with FlateDecode or similar filters are flagged so you know why some text may be missing.

Examples

Uncompressed PDF

invoice.pdf

Output

INVOICE #1043
Date: 2026-04-02
Total: 1,240.00 USD

Compressed streams

brochure.pdf

Output

Warning: 6 of 8 content streams use FlateDecode and were skipped.
Extracted text: Contact us at info@coders-hub.com

Keyboard shortcuts

  • Copy the main outputCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + C
  • Download the resultCtrl / ⌘ + S
  • Share this toolCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + S
  • Reset the inputsAlt + R
  • Open the tool search paletteCtrl / ⌘ + K

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Frequently asked questions

Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-08-06 · Runs entirely in your browser