Text extraction uses text recognition on the selected PDF page. When recognition succeeds, diScanner copies the result to the system clipboard and shows Copied — Text has been copied to the clipboard. Accuracy depends on focus, contrast, language, layout, and handwriting.

Steps

  1. Open the PDF from Documents.
  2. Tap the page whose text you need.
  3. Tap the green text viewfinder button shown on the selected page.
  4. Wait for either Copied or No Text Extracted.
  5. After a successful result, paste the text into Notes or the intended destination.
  6. Compare names, amounts, dates, and reference numbers against the page before relying on them.

Before you finish

  • Recognition can confuse similar characters, columns, decorative fonts, and faint print.
  • Extracting text does not alter the PDF page.
  • Clipboard contents may be accessible to apps you intentionally paste into, so avoid leaving sensitive text copied longer than necessary.
  • The text-document button in the top toolbar is a different action: it prepares recognized text from the complete PDF as a shareable text file.

Tips

  • For better results, rotate the page upright first.
  • Treat extracted text as a draft that requires proofreading.
  • If diScanner reports No Text Extracted, rescan the page with better focus, straighter alignment, and stronger contrast.