OCR PDF
Choose a scanned PDF
How to OCR a scanned PDF
- Choose the language the document is written in.
- Click the box above or drop your scanned PDF onto it. Each page is read in turn.
- Copy the text, or download it as a .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is it?
Clean, straight scans of printed text are read very accurately. Handwriting, low-resolution photos and unusual fonts produce more mistakes, so check anything important.
My PDF already has selectable text. Do I need OCR?
No. PDF to Text extracts existing text instantly and exactly.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Text recognition runs in your browser. The first use downloads the recogniser and the language data (a few megabytes); your PDF never leaves your device.
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