Core capabilities
Extract selectable text. Write text output files. Keep the PDF unchanged.
PDF
Pull selectable text out of PDFs.
Extract Text reads selectable PDF text and writes it to plain text files.
No account or card required. Local-first Mac app.
Works locallyDesigned for on-Mac processing.
Signed and notarizedBuilt for Apple Silicon Macs.
No app telemetryNo usage tracking from Foldout itself.
Free 14-day trialNo account or card required.
What it does
Built for the common jobs people usually send to separate apps.
Extract selectable text.
Write text output files.
Keep the PDF unchanged.
Detailed capabilities
What Extract Text covers.
Concrete features, inputs, and workflow details for this tool.
Inputs and scope
Works with pDF files with selectable text.
How the workflow runs
Add a PDF. Run Extract Text. Review the generated text file. Copy or reveal the output.
Extract Text use cases
Common uses include quote extraction, research notes, document review, and text archiving.
How to use it
From opening the tool to saving the result.
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Add a PDF.
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Run Extract Text.
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Review the generated text file.
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Copy or reveal the output.
Questions
Before you try Extract Text
Does it OCR scanned PDFs?
No. Use OCR Studio for images or scanned documents that do not contain selectable text.
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