PDF Text Extractor

Extract text from PDF files opened in your browser or from local files.

As of June 2026, PDF Text Extractor has 83 users and a 4.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Productivity category.

Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+538.5%

Rating0%

4.00

1 reviews

Reviews0%

Version

1.0.0

Manifest V3

History

10 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	13	—	—	1.0.0
Apr 9, 2026	14	—	—	1.0.0
Apr 20, 2026	17	—	—	1.0.0
Apr 25, 2026	39	4.00	1	1.0.0
May 2, 2026	44	4.00	1	1.0.0
May 9, 2026	47	4.00	1	1.0.0
May 13, 2026	68	4.00	1	1.0.0
May 20, 2026	75	4.00	1	1.0.0
May 26, 2026	77	4.00	1	1.0.0
Jun 2, 2026	85	4.00	1	1.0.0
Now	83	4.00	1	1.0.0

Permissions & access

Permissions: activeTabtabsclipboardWrite
Host access: None declared

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About

PDF to Text: Simple, Fast, Local
Stop wasting time copying and pasting from stubborn PDF files. PDF to Text is a lightweight, privacy-focused Chrome extension designed to extract clean, editable text from any PDF in seconds. Whether you’re an academic researcher, a student, or a professional, this tool turns locked documents into usable data with a single click.

Key Features
One-Click Extraction: Convert the PDF currently open in your browser tab instantly.

Drag & Drop Support: Have a local file? Just drop it into the popup to extract the text.

Privacy First: All processing happens locally in your browser. Your sensitive documents never touch a cloud server.

Clean Formatting: Optimized to remove unnecessary line breaks and artifacts for a smoother editing experience.

Copy & Export: Quickly copy to your clipboard or download the results as a .txt file for your records.

Why use PDF to Text?
Traditional converters often require you to upload files to sketchy websites or pay for expensive subscriptions. PDF to Text lives right in your toolbar—no accounts, no fees, and no data tracking. It’s the essential utility for anyone who works with digital documents.

How to Use:
Open any PDF in your Chrome browser.

Click the PDF to Text icon in your extension bar.

Hit "Convert Current Tab" and watch your text appear instantly.

Whether you need a reliable PDF converter for academic research, a fast document parser for your workflow, or a local text extraction and OCR utility, this productivity tool is designed to handle your data with speed and privacy."

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