OCR PDF
Make scanned PDFs and images searchable and selectable, or export the recognized text to TXT or Word.
Runs in your browserFree · no sign-upApproximate conversion
How to use OCR PDF
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Choose or drop your file
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Adjust the options
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Process and download the result
Good to know
- Recognition runs in your browser. English is bundled; other language data is downloaded on first use.
- Average confidence per page is reported. Low-contrast, skewed or low-resolution scans reduce accuracy.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages are supported?
English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian. English data is bundled; other languages download once and are cached by your browser.
Is OCR PDF private?
Yes. This tool runs entirely in your web browser. Your files are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.
Is there a file size limit?
Without an account you can process files up to 50 MB. Paid plans raise the limits.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.