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The tool reads your PDF and extracts all text content from every page in your browser.
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It counts words across your entire PDF β every page is scanned and the total is combined into one final count. The page count shown also reflects the total number of pages in your document.
The tool works on PDFs that contain selectable text. If your PDF is a scanned image (where text isn't selectable), the word count may show as zero or be very low, since the content is stored as an image rather than text data.
The count is accurate for the text content extracted from the PDF. Minor differences from a Word document count can occur due to headers, footnotes, or captions being counted differently β but it gives a reliable estimate for most academic and professional purposes.
Yes, completely. The text extraction and counting happen entirely inside your browser. Your file is never sent to any server and nothing is retained after you close the tab. It's safe to use with research drafts, confidential reports, or any private documents.
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