OCR PDF
Pull the text out of scanned PDF pages with OCR.
Your files are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our server.
About OCR PDF
Scanned PDFs are just pictures of text, so you cannot select or search them. OCR (optical character recognition) reads the letters on each page and gives you real text you can copy, edit or search. Pick the language of your document for better accuracy.
How to use OCR PDF
- 1Select a scanned PDF.
- 2Choose the document language and which pages to read.
- 3Click "Start OCR", then copy the text or download it as TXT.
Why use this tool?
- Private. Files never leave your device.
- Free. No sign up, no limits, no watermark.
- Fast. Results in seconds, no waiting in a queue.
- Any device. Works on computers, tablets and phones.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages are supported?
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Chinese and more. The language data is downloaded once the first time you use it.
How accurate is it?
Clear, straight scans at a normal size give very good results. Blurry photos, handwriting and fancy fonts are harder to read.
Why is it slow on big files?
OCR runs on your own device, page by page. Choose a page range if you only need part of the document.