{"id":480464,"date":"2022-08-02T22:00:22","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T19:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-copy-text-from-a-pdf\/"},"modified":"2022-08-02T22:00:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T19:00:22","slug":"how-to-copy-text-from-a-pdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-copy-text-from-a-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Copy Text From a PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3385e1d6d8d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3385e1d6d8d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-copy-text-from-a-pdf\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Copy_Text_From_a_PDF%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Copy Text From a PDF&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-copy-text-from-a-pdf\/#Use_Adobe_Acrobat_Reader_DC_to_Copy_Text_From_a_PDF\" >Use Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to Copy Text From a PDF<\/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:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-copy-text-from-a-pdf\/#Check_If_a_PDF_Allows_Copying_of_Content\" >Check If a PDF Allows Copying of Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-copy-text-from-a-pdf\/#Copy_Text_From_Your_PDF_File\" >Copy Text From Your PDF File<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-copy-text-from-a-pdf\/#Use_Chrome_Firefox_or_Edge_to_Copy_Text_From_PDF_Files\" >Use Chrome, Firefox, or Edge to Copy Text From PDF Files<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Copy_Text_From_a_PDF%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Copy Text From a PDF&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-767398\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/adobe_pdf_hero_1200_675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Adobe PDF logo on a gradient background.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Copying text from a PDF file is as easy as opening your PDF in a compatible reader, selecting the text, and choosing the copy option. We\u2019ll show you how to do that in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox.<\/p>\n<p>Note that not all PDFs allow you to copy their content. You can use Adobe\u2019s Acrobat Reader DC to check if that restriction <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lies to your PDF file.<\/p>\n<p>If your file is protected, you\u2019ll have to use methods like capturing a screenshot of your file and extracting text from it, or scraping text with Chrome.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Adobe_Acrobat_Reader_DC_to_Copy_Text_From_a_PDF\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Use Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to Copy Text From a PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To use this method, first, download and install the free <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p(264355)a(2868739)g(22804962)epi(content)epi2(820514)url(https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fget.adobe.com%2Freader%2F)\">Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<\/a> app on your computer. Then, check if your PDF allows copying, and if it does, move to the next section to actually copy something from your file.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_If_a_PDF_Allows_Copying_of_Content\"><\/span>Check If a PDF Allows Copying of Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/299457\/how-to-remove-a-password-from-a-pdf-file\/\">check a PDF\u2019s restrictions, first, launch your PDF with the Acrobat Reader DC app.<\/p>\n<p>From Acrobat Reader\u2019s menu bar, select File &gt; Properties.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820520\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-acrobat-reader-pdf-properties.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cDocument Properties\u201d window, choose the \u201cSecurity\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820521\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-acrobat-reader-pdf-security.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Access the &quot;Security&quot; tab.\" width=\"650\" height=\"345\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cSecurity\u201d tab, read the value next to \u201cContent Copying.\u201d If it says \u201cNot Allowed,\u201d you can\u2019t copy content from the current PDF file.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820522\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3-acrobat-reader-pdf-copying-not-allowed.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"PDF content copying not allowed.\" width=\"650\" height=\"299\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If the \u201cContent Copying\u201d value says \u201cAllowed,\u201d you can copy the content. In this case, follow the next section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820523\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/4-acrobat-reader-pdf-copying-allowed.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"PDF content copying allowed.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copy_Text_From_Your_PDF_File\"><\/span>Copy Text From Your PDF File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To begin copying your text, make sure your PDF is open with Acrobat Reader.<\/p>\n<p>From Acrobat Reader\u2019s top toolbar list, select the \u201cSelection Tool\u201d (which is a standard cursor icon).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-820524 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/5-acrobat-reader-open-select-tool.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Access the &quot;Selection Tool.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"324\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Find the text to copy in your PDF. Then, using your cursor, highlight your text.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820525\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/6-acrobat-reader-highlight-text.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Highlight the text to copy.\" width=\"650\" height=\"354\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Right-click the highlighted text and select \u201cCopy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820526\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7-acrobat-reader-copy-text.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Copy&quot; in the menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"346\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your chosen text is now copied to your clipboard. You can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/679956\/how-to-paste-text-without-formatting-almost-anywhere\/\">paste it in any text editor or text field by right-clicking there and choosing \u201cPaste.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s all there is to it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Paste Text Without Formatting Almost Anywhere<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Chrome_Firefox_or_Edge_to_Copy_Text_From_PDF_Files\"><\/span>Use Chrome, Firefox, or Edge to Copy Text From PDF Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most web browsers allow you to view as well as copy content from your PDF files. You can use Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or another PDF-compatible browser to copy the text you need.<\/p>\n<p>In the following steps, we use Chrome to show you how to grab a piece of text from your PDF file.<\/p>\n<p>Start by opening your PDF with Chrome. To do that, locate your PDF in File Explorer, right-click it, and choose Open With &gt; Google Chrome.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820527\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8-open-pdf-with-chrome.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Open With &gt; Google Chrome.\" width=\"650\" height=\"279\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When your PDF opens, using your cursor, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/773957\/how-to-change-the-highlight-color-in-adobe-acrobat-reader\/\">highlight the text to copy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820528\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/9-chrome-highlight-text.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the text to copy.\" width=\"650\" height=\"335\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Right-click the highlighted text and choose \u201cCopy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820529\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/10-chrome-copy-text.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"276\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your browser has copied the text to your clipboard, and you can now paste it anywhere you want.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy copying valuable content from your portable document format files!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Want to edit a PDF file to make changes to it? 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