PDF Extractor

Adds local PDF preprocessing to Searchmonkey so PDF contents appear in normal search results.

Version 0.2.9 Supports: macOS • Windows • Linux Verified publisher

$9 One-time purchase

Requires Searchmonkey. This plugin extends the main desktop app and does not run as a standalone product. Learn about Searchmonkey

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Why use PDF Extractor?

PDF files are processed in the background so search results appear instantly.

Documents never leave your machine. No cloud upload or external indexing service.

Search PDFs alongside normal files with previews, snippets, and metadata.

No cloud service required, and plugins can be paused or disabled at any time.

Text extractionLayout preservationLocal processingOffline use

PDF contents are extracted locally and appear directly in Searchmonkey results.

01 Open the original document

02 Reveal files in Finder

03 Search extracted text instantly

04 Keep snippets linked to source pages