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Extract Annotations

Local

How it works

  1. 1Upload the PDF
  2. 2All annotations are extracted locally
  3. 3Download the JSON output

Annotation extraction happens fully in your browser.

Common uses

  • Export reviewer comments
  • Collect highlighted passages
  • Audit annotations before sharing

Useful for legal review, research, and editorial workflows.

Frequently asked questions

Is Extract Annotations free to use?

Yes. Extract Annotations is completely free — no signup, no watermarks, and no file limits. It runs locally in your browser, so there is no server cost to pass on.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. Annotation extraction happens fully in your browser. Processing happens with JavaScript in your browser, so your document never leaves your device.

Does Extract Annotations work offline?

Yes. Once the page has loaded, processing runs entirely on your device, so it keeps working without an internet connection.

What file types does Extract Annotations accept?

Extract Annotations accepts PDF files and produces a JSON file. Useful for legal review, research, and editorial workflows.

Do I need to install any software?

No. Extract Annotations works in any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge — on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. There is nothing to download or install.

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