PDF to Text with OCR (Free)

Convert scanned PDFs and images into editable text. Use our free online OCR engine to make your documents searchable again.

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How to Convert Scanned PDF to Text

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Upload Document

Drag and drop your scanned PDF or receipt image. We accept standard image formats and PDF files.

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Intelligent OCR

We use Tesseract.js technology to scan the pixels of your file and identify letters and numbers.

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Editable Output

The result is plain text. You can copy it into Word, Notepad, or any other application to edit.

Why Use Our OCR Tool?

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Make It Searchable

Turn "flat" images into text. Now you can use Ctrl+F to find exactly what you are looking for.

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Scanned Docs

Perfect for old contracts, receipts, or book pages that were scanned as images.

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100% Free

Professional grade OCR usually costs money. We offer this powerful technology for free in your browser.

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Works Everywhere

Mobile friendly. Take a photo of a document with your phone and extract the text instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OCR?

OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition. It is a technology that converts different types of documents, such as scanned paper documents, PDF files, or images captured by a digital camera, into editable and searchable data.

How do I convert a scanned PDF to text?

Simply upload your scanned PDF file. Our OCR engine detects the text within the images on each page and converts it into digital, editable text.

Is this OCR tool free?

Yes, we provide free OCR services. You can convert scanned documents without paying or signing up.

Does it support multiple languages?

Our OCR engine is optimized for English but supports major European languages as well. Hand-written text may have lower accuracy.

Can I convert images to text?

Yes! If you upload a JPG or PNG image, the tool will automatically apply OCR to extract the text from it.