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PDFAnnotations
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Overview
PDFAnnotations is a browser-based toolset for extracting highlights, comments and annotations from PDFs and exporting them to Markdown, CSV and plain text, with Pro formats such as Excel, Notion, Obsidian, JSON and ZIP. It says parsing runs locally in the browser via WebAssembly so files are not uploaded.
Key Features
- Extract highlights, comments and sticky notes from PDFs in the browser
- Export to Markdown, CSV and TXT free; Excel, Notion, Obsidian, JSON, ZIP on Pro
- Tools to remove annotations and convert XFDF/FDF files
Best For
Researchers and students who want to pull their PDF highlights and notes into Markdown, CSV or note apps.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- Free tier capped at 3 PDFs per day and 100 annotations per file
- Batch processing, collections and advanced filters require Pro
- Local-processing privacy claim is vendor-stated
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Pulse Verdict
Editorial review by SEODataPulse · Editorial rating: 4/5 · Updated
This is an editorial assessment, not an average of customer ratings.
“A focused, privacy-oriented PDF annotation exporter with a usable free tier. The free limits (3 PDFs/day, 100 annotations) are restrictive for heavy users.”
Pricing
Free: 3 PDFs/day, first 100 annotations per file. Pro: $2.99 24-hour pass, $5.99/month or $49.99/year.
Pricing changes often — confirm current plans on the official site.