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Extract PDF Comments to Plain Text

Read your feedback linearly. A distraction-free list of all sticky notes.

Drop your PDF here

Securely extract highlights and comments in seconds.

Example Output
preview.txt
--- Page 1 ---
[Highlight] The prompt engineering market is growing rapidly.
[Comment] Interesting stat, verify source.

--- Page 2 ---
[Highlight] specialized models like Codex...

Simplicity is Speed

Sometimes you don't need a database or a graph; you just want to know what to fix. Opening every sticky note in a PDF viewer is slow and frustrating.

Linear Feedback Review

Our Plain Text Export linearizes the feedback process. You get a continuous document with:

  1. Page Headers (to keep you oriented).
  2. Reviewer Names (optional).
  3. Comment Body.

This is perfect for pasting into an email response or printing out as a physical checklist of edits to make. Focus on the words, not the clicking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are page numbers included?

Yes. We insert headers like `--- Page 12 ---` to organize the comments.

Does it work with long PDFs?

Yes. We can handle hundreds of comments across hundreds of pages without lag.

Is the text encoded?

Yes. UTF-8 encoding ensures all world languages are displayed correctly.