What this tool does
Copying text from a PDF on a phone is painful, and some PDFs block selection. This tool reads the text inside the PDF page by page and shows it in one box, keeping lines in reading order. Copy everything with one tap or save it as a .txt file. Scanned PDFs are pictures, not text; for those, use Image to text when it arrives.
How to use it
- Choose your PDF.
- Wait while each page is read.
- Check the text in the box.
- Copy it or download a .txt file.
Why 123ToolBox
Your files stay with youEverything happens inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded to us or anyone else.
Free, no watermarkEvery tool is free. Your result has no logo or watermark.
No sign-upOpen the page and use it. No account, no email.
Made for phonesWorks on cheap Android phones as well as laptops.
FastNo upload or download wait. Small files finish in seconds.
Sharp pagesPages and photos keep their quality. Nothing is squashed unless you ask.
Questions people ask
How do I copy text from a PDF on mobile?
Choose the PDF here and tap Copy all text. Then paste it anywhere.
Why is no text found?
The PDF is probably a scan, which is a picture of text. It needs text recognition (OCR) instead.
Why does Hindi or Kannada text look strange?
Some PDFs use old non-Unicode fonts. Their letters cannot be read back correctly by any converter.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The text is read on your device.