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OCR PDF — Extract Text from Scanned PDFs

Extract text from scanned PDFs and images using OCR. 100% client-side — your files never leave your device.

Files never uploadedInstant results100% freeWorks on mobile

How to Use

  1. 1Upload a scanned PDF or image file using the drop zone below.
  2. 2Select the document language for accurate text recognition.
  3. 3Click 'Extract Text' and watch the progress as each page is processed.
  4. 4Copy the extracted text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OCR?

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is technology that recognizes text in images and scanned documents, converting them into searchable, editable text.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. All OCR processing happens entirely in your browser using tesseract.js. Your scanned documents never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.

Which languages are supported?

Tesseract.js supports over 100 languages. We provide quick selection for 20+ common languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Hindi.

Why is OCR slow?

OCR is computationally intensive as it analyzes every pixel of each page to identify characters. Processing speed depends on your device and the document complexity. Larger documents with more pages will take longer.

What file formats are supported?

You can upload PDF files as well as image formats including JPG, PNG, and WebP. For PDFs, each page is converted to an image before OCR processing.

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