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PDF text preview
Upload a PDF and instantly preview the extracted text in your browser. Copy, download, or jump to AutoDocParse to turn documents into structured data.
Upload a PDF
Drag and drop a PDF here, or choose a file. Text is extracted in your browser — nothing is uploaded to our servers.
PDF only · up to 10.0 MB · first 25 pages
Preview and extract text from PDF files in your browser
Upload a PDF and preview the extracted text instantly — useful for checking OCR quality, copying passages, or verifying that a document is text-based rather than a flat scan. Processing happens locally in your browser; your file is not uploaded to AutoDocParse servers.
The tool supports PDFs up to 10 MB and previews up to 25 pages. Copy text to your clipboard or download as a plain text file. For production document parsing with structured fields, confidence scores, and review queues, use AutoDocParse parsers instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?+
No. PDF text extraction runs entirely in your browser using pdf.js. Your document stays on your device.
Why does some text look wrong?+
Scanned PDFs without a text layer may return garbled or empty text. AutoDocParse uses AI OCR for scanned documents and maps text into structured fields.
What is the file size limit?+
PDFs up to 10 MB are supported, with text preview for the first 25 pages.
Need more than plain text?
AutoDocParse extracts structured fields — invoice numbers, vendors, totals, line items — with confidence scores, human review, and API access.