{"id":6264,"date":"2025-06-05T11:51:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T11:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/?p=6264"},"modified":"2025-06-05T11:51:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T11:51:14","slug":"extract-text-from-pdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-text-from-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Extract Text from PDF Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;6264&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Complete Guide to Extract Text from PDF Documents&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p class=\"user-query wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"text-danger\">Summary:<\/strong> A lawyer wants to extract specific sections from hundreds of pages in PDF format. This may include clauses and references relevant to the case. So, how does the lawyer extract text from PDF file efficiently? There are multiple solutions to proceed with this process. Solutions are either manually done or with the help of the<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pdf-extractor\/\" target=\"_blank\" ><strong>PDF Data Extraction Tool<\/strong><\/a>. This blog will help users learn the most reliable and effective solutions for this extraction process. Continue to read this blog to understand both manual and automated methods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center ms_btn_sec my-3\"><div class=\"col-md-6\"><ul class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center mb-3\" id=\"myTab\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark active\" id=\"mac-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#mac\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mac\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Mac<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark\" id=\"windows-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#windows\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"windows\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tab-content text-center\" id=\"myTabContent\"><div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"mac\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"mac-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/pdf-extractor.dmg\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pdf-extractor\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"windows\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"windows-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/pdf-extractor-win.exe\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/pdf-extractor\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PDF (Portable Document Format)<\/strong> is a digital file format. It preserves the fixed layout of the document across different devices and platforms. Hence, it is used for record-keeping, sharing, and printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-text-from-pdf\/#Why_is_there_a_Need_to_Get_Text_from_PDF\" >Why is there a Need to Get Text from PDF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-text-from-pdf\/#How_to_Extract_Text_from_PDF_Documents\" >How to Extract Text from PDF Documents?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-text-from-pdf\/#Manual_Method_1_Extract_Content_from_PDF_Using_the_Preview_app\" >Manual Method 1: Extract Content from PDF Using the Preview app&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-text-from-pdf\/#Manual_Method_2_Extract_Text_from_Scanned_PDF\" >Manual Method 2: Extract Text from Scanned PDF&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-text-from-pdf\/#Approach_1_Using_Preview_Live_Text\" >Approach 1: Using Preview + Live Text<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-text-from-pdf\/#Approach_2_Using_Adobe_Acrobat_Pro_DC\" >Approach 2: Using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-text-from-pdf\/#Advanced_Software_to_Extract_Text_from_PDF_Documents\" >Advanced Software to Extract Text from PDF Documents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-text-from-pdf\/#Quick_steps_to_get_text_from_PDF\" >Quick steps to get text from PDF:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-text-from-pdf\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-text-from-pdf\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_there_a_Need_to_Get_Text_from_PDF\"><\/span>Why is there a Need to Get Text from PDF?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PDF text extraction is essential when processing data in bulk. When users extract text from a PDF File, it becomes easier to organize and analyze the data. The following are some of the reasons why it\u2019s important:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extracting texts from PDFs makes it easier for researchers and scholars to retrieve relevant content from articles for their projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the text is extracted and saved, users can easily find the important information within large documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Researchers extract text from a PDF File to compare data from various sources and analyze it to explore trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working professionals in fields such as law, finance, and data science extract texts from multiple PDFs for bulk data collection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting texts from PDFs helps users quickly find the important information, saving time and avoiding errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Extract_Text_from_PDF_Documents\"><\/span>How to Extract Text from PDF Documents?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users extracting text from a PDF can do so manually using the Preview app on macOS and using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Another option is to use a secure automated converter tool. The choice depends on the PDF document\u2019s size and complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Method_1_Extract_Content_from_PDF_Using_the_Preview_app\"><\/span>Manual Method 1: Extract Content from PDF Using the Preview app&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preview is the built-in PDF Viewer application on macOS. It allows users to copy text directly from the PDF. The process is easy, simple, and straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use these steps to begin PDF text extraction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>PDF file<\/strong> and choose <strong>Open with<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Preview<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, select the text that you want to copy. Then, right-click on it and choose <strong>Copy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open any text editor on your Mac system and press <strong>Command+V<\/strong> to paste the text into it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, save the document.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drawback:<\/strong> This method will not work if your PDF File is a scanned image or a photo of text. It works only with the PDFs containing selectable text.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Method_2_Extract_Text_from_Scanned_PDF\"><\/span>Manual Method 2: Extract Text from Scanned PDF&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two approaches that the user can follow to pull text from a scanned PDF file. Take a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach_1_Using_Preview_Live_Text\"><\/span>Approach 1: Using Preview + Live Text<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A scanned PDF is a digital image. It does not contain selectable or searchable text. Therefore, we use <strong>OCR (Optical Character Recognition)<\/strong> that transforms image-based text into an editable text format. This process will only work if your macOS supports Live Text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these steps to start extracting text from an image-based PDF File:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the PDF File<strong> <\/strong>in the <strong>Preview<\/strong> app on your macOS system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the text from the PDF File.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the highlighted text and choose <strong>Copy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, open TextEdit and press <strong>Command+V<\/strong> to <strong>paste<\/strong> the text.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drawbacks: <\/strong>The method is time-consuming and tedious. Manually doing copy-paste for large files takes a lot of effort. The copied text may not retain the original formatting.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach_2_Using_Adobe_Acrobat_Pro_DC\"><\/span>Approach 2: Using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adobe Acrobat Pro DC provides advanced OCR capabilities that convert scanned PDFs into selectable and searchable PDFs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the steps to perform the extraction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch and open Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to File &gt; Open. Find and select the PDF File.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, navigate to Tools &gt; Scan &amp; OCR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click on Recognize Text and select In This File\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the scanning process is done, you can now select, copy, and paste the text into any text editor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drawbacks: <\/strong>Adobe Acrobat Pro DC is a paid version. OCR accuracy depends on the quality of your scanned PDF.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Software_to_Extract_Text_from_PDF_Documents\"><\/span>Advanced Software to Extract Text from PDF Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>PDF Data Extraction Tool <\/strong>is especially designed for PDF content extraction. It allows users to extract content from PDF documents effortlessly. Besides extracting text from a PDF file, it is also capable of extracting images and fonts. Users can also process the files in batches while automatically skipping the duplicates. Moreover, users can also specify page ranges, unlock the protected PDFs, and preview the content before extraction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_steps_to_get_text_from_PDF\"><\/span>Quick steps to get text from PDF:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run the software as an administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <strong>Add File<\/strong> button to find and select the desired PDF File.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, navigate to <strong>Check PDF Preview<\/strong> and select<strong> Preview Text<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, in the <strong>Data Extraction Filter<\/strong>, choose <strong>Text <\/strong>and <strong>Save Text into<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Text<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, select the <strong>Page Filter<\/strong> as per your need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable <strong>Skip previously processed data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, click <strong>Extract <\/strong>to start the process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/extract-email-addresses-from-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" >Extract Email Addresses from PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many users extract text from PDF document for faster access to important information and data collection. This blog has addressed all the effective and reliable methods by which the PDF text extraction is possible. Manual extractions are simple but have a few limitations. Whereas, the automated tool ensures faster, accurate, and error-free results. Due to its advanced features, the tool is recommended by experts and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"faq_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749121796396\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q- How can I quickly extract text from a PDF File?<\/strong><br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> Open the PDF File in the Preview app. Then, select the text that you want to extract. Copy-paste this highlighted text into any text editor and save the document. For more precise results, use the PDF Data Extraction Tool that automates and simplifies the entire process.\u00a0<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749121811150\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q- What is the best software for extracting text from a batch of PDF Files?<\/strong><br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> The PDF Data Extraction Tool is highly recommended by experts and is used by businesses. It efficiently extracts text from multiple PDF files at once. Moreover, it skips the duplicates, offers to preview content before extraction, and much more. Try the demo version first and then decide whether to upgrade it.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: A lawyer wants to extract specific sections from hundreds of pages in PDF format. 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