# PDF Extract | Shortcuts Library

> Extract text from a PDF document picked from Files using iOS’ native text extraction APIs. The resul...

## What this shortcut does

Extract text from a PDF document picked from Files using iOS’ native text extraction APIs. The resulting text is copied to the clipboard.

## Compatibility

iPhone, iPad

## Required apps

Shortcuts, Freeform, Messages, Files

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