Identifier Extractor: find DOIs, arXiv IDs, ORCID iDs, PMIDs, ISBNs, and ISSNs in any text

Paste a block of text and instantly extract scholarly identifiers. Choose which types to scan for, and the tool returns every match with a copy button. Everything runs in your browser: your text never leaves your device.

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How to use the Identifier Extractor

  1. 1
    Paste your text Paste the text you want to scan into the input box. You can load the example to see how extraction works.
  2. 2
    Choose identifier types Select which identifier types to extract: DOI, arXiv, ORCID, PMID, ISBN, or ISSN.
  3. 3
    Extract Press Extract. The tool scans the text locally and lists every match.
  4. 4
    Copy or download Copy individual identifiers, copy all matches, or download the results as a text file.

Special features

Six identifier types DOI, arXiv, ORCID iD, PubMed ID (PMID), ISBN-10, ISBN-13, and ISSN.
Validated patterns Uses standard regex patterns for each identifier type, so matches are accurate and false positives are minimized.
Toggle identifier types Enable or disable any type before extracting, so you only get the identifiers you care about.
Copy and download Copy individual identifiers, copy all matches at once, or download the results as a plain text file.
100% private No upload, no account, no analytics, no cookies, no external libraries. Everything runs in the browser.
Safe rendering Every identifier is rendered with textContent. No raw HTML or user text is injected into the page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this identifier extractor free?

Yes. The BlowFix Identifier Extractor is completely free, with no account, no signup, and no usage limit.

Which identifier types are supported?

The tool extracts DOIs, arXiv identifiers, ORCID iDs, PubMed IDs (PMID), ISBN-10, ISBN-13, and ISSNs.

Is my text safe?

Yes. Your text is processed entirely in your browser. It is never uploaded, stored, or sent anywhere. The tool does not use cookies, analytics, or localStorage.

Does the tool work offline?

Yes. Because the tool is built entirely with vanilla JavaScript, it works completely offline after the page loads.

Can I extract multiple identifier types at once?

Yes. Select any combination of identifier types before pressing Extract, and the tool will return all matches in one list.