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PDF Text to JSON

Export selectable PDF text as structured JSON containing document metadata, page numbers, text, and character counts.

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How to use this PDF tool

  1. Choose a PDF stored on your device.
  2. Enter the pages to process and review the available option.
  3. Select the process button, inspect the preview, and download the generated file.

What this tool does

Export selectable PDF text as structured JSON containing document metadata, page numbers, text, and character counts.

PDF.js reads text content and page information; this tool transforms or filters that local data into the selected report.

Text extraction is not a substitute for reviewing the source. Complex layouts, unusual encodings, and ambiguous patterns can affect results.

Supported formats

Input must be a non-empty PDF. Password-protected or damaged documents are rejected. Output is UTF-8 text, Markdown, JSON, or CSV according to this tool.

InputOutput
PDFJSON

Tips for better results

  • Use a focused page range for faster processing.
  • Check extracted values against the PDF before reuse.
  • For scanned pages, run OCR rather than ordinary text extraction.

FAQ

Can pdf text to json process a scanned PDF?

Not directly. This tool reads selectable PDF text; use OCR PDF first for image-only scans.

Does the PDF leave my browser?

No. PDF parsing, recognition, extraction, and file creation happen locally in the browser.

Why might some text be missing?

Custom font encodings, damaged files, complex layouts, and image-only pages can prevent reliable extraction.

Can I process only certain pages?

Yes. Enter All, a range such as 2-5, or a list such as 1,3,7-9.

Will the output preserve the original layout?

No. The output focuses on useful text or extracted data, not exact visual layout reproduction.

Processing limits

AreaBehavior
PrivacyLocal browser processing
Encrypted PDFNot supported

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