Free Online Tool
Extract Specific Lines
Pull out only the lines you specify by number.
Extract Specific Lines lets you pull out only the lines you specify by number. Paste any block of text below and the results are pulled out instantly, listed one per line.
How to use Extract Specific Lines
- Paste the text you want to search into the box.
- Enter which line numbers you want, like "1,3,5-8".
- The tool scans it automatically as you type.
- Review the results listed below.
- Copy the list, or download it as a .txt file.
Key features
- Scans instantly as you type or paste.
- Runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
- Free to use, with no limit on how much text you scan.
- Handles messy, real-world text without extra clean-up first.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Extract Specific Lines free to use?
Yes — Extract Specific Lines is completely free, with no sign-up, no trial period, and no hidden limits.
Is my text uploaded anywhere when I use Extract Specific Lines?
No. Extract Specific Lines runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is processed on your own device and is never sent to a server.
Can I use Extract Specific Lines on my phone?
Yes. Extract Specific Lines works in any modern browser, including on mobile devices, with no app to install.
Is there a limit to how much text I can use?
There's no artificial limit. Because everything runs in your browser rather than on a server, Extract Specific Lines can generally handle as much text as your device can comfortably process.
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