Extract text from a PDF in your browser
If a PDF is scanned or flattened, its text may not be selectable. Massicot PDF uses browser-based OCR to recover text and make it easy to copy or download.
How to extract text from a PDF
Open the OCR tool, select your PDF, choose English or French recognition, then run the extraction. When processing finishes, copy the text or download a TXT file.
Useful cases
Text extraction helps with invoices, forms, receipts, administrative letters and archived scans. It is also practical before searching, quoting or reusing a small part of a document.
A private workflow
The PDF is processed locally in the browser. This approach is useful for files you do not want to send to a generic online converter.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
Yes, OCR is designed for scanned pages and images.
Will the result be perfect?
Not always. OCR accuracy depends on scan quality, contrast and language.