Copy text from PDF on PC quickly

Aug 6th, 2022
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01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.
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02. Add text, images, drawings, shapes, and more.
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03. Sign your document online in a few clicks.
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04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

How to copy text from PDF on PC with DocHub

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DocHub is a powerful online platform designed to streamline document editing, signing, distribution, and forms completion. By integrating seamlessly with Google Workspace, it allows users to import, export, modify, and sign documents directly from Google applications, ensuring smooth business processes and interactive workflows. Whether you're looking to copy text from PDF on PC or edit documents for free, our editor offers an intuitive experience tailored for efficiency.

Follow the steps to copy text from PDF using our platform:

  1. Open the DocHub website and log in to your account.
  2. Upload the PDF document that contains the text you wish to copy.
  3. Once the document is open in the editor, select the text tool to highlight the text you want to copy.
  4. Right-click on the highlighted text and choose the copy option from the menu.
  5. You can now paste the copied text into any application or document of your choice.
  6. If necessary, download or export the edited document, or share it directly with others for collaboration.

Start using DocHub today to easily copy text from PDF on PC and enhance your document management experience!

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Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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Open the PDF document you want to copy text from. Click on the Edit button in the toolbar at the top of the page. Select the Copy Paste Text option from the dropdown menu. Your cursor will turn into a text selection tool.
There are three main reasons why you cannot copy and paste from a PDF: the file is locked, copy and paste options are restricted, or the PDF you received is a scanned or image file.
In conclusion, extracting text from a PDF document can be easily accomplished using various methods, including copy-pasting, converter tools, or through automated OCR software. Depending on your needs and the complexity of the PDF, you can choose the most suitable method to extract the desired text.
Using OCR to Extract Text from Scanned PDF Select OCR software like docHub or an online OCR service. Open the software or navigate to the online service and upload your scanned PDF. Select the OCR option to convert the scanned image to text. Check the OCR output for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.
How to copy text from PDF easily and properly? Select the Edit menu, then choose Select All or simply press Ctrl + A (on Windows) or Command + A (on Mac). Right-click and select Copy or press Ctrl + C (Windows) or Command + C (Mac). Paste in your desired location.
How to copy text from a secured PDF Click File on the top toolbar and find Properties. Click the Security tab. Use the drop-down menu to choose No Security. Enter the password and click OK. Press OK again. Save the document to remove the security password.
For Straightforward PDFs Once the PDF is open, use your mouse or touchpad to click and drag over the text you want to copy. This action will highlight the selected text. Right-click on the highlighted area (or use the appropriate keyboard shortcut) and select Copy from the context menu.

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