OCR PDF
Extract text from scanned PDF documents using Optical Character Recognition.
Extract text from scanned PDF documents using Optical Character Recognition.
About this tool
OCR PDF is a free, browser-based tool that lets you extract text from scanned PDF documents using Optical Character Recognition. It supports Tool. Everything runs locally on your device, so your files are never uploaded to a server. There's no sign-up, no watermark, and no limit — just open OCR PDF, add your input, and get results instantly.
Provide a PDF that contains unselectable image text.
We scan the pixels and recognize characters using AI.
Save the new PDF with an invisible, selectable text layer.
Find keywords easily inside scanned contracts and receipts.
Allows you to highlight and copy text from flattened images.
Makes your documents readable by screen readers for the visually impaired.
OCR PDF processes your data locally in the browser. Nothing is uploaded, tracked, or stored u2014 your files never leave your device.
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