OCR PDF
Turn scanned PDFs and images into searchable, selectable text.
This OCR PDF tool reads text out of scanned PDFs and image-based pages so you can search, copy and reuse it. A scanned contract, a photographed form or an old report is just a picture to your computer, which means you cannot select a sentence or find a name. OCR, short for optical character recognition, looks at the shapes on the page and converts them to text. Use it when you want to turn an ocr pdf to text, copy a paragraph into a document, or start an ocr pdf to word workflow by pasting the extracted text into your editor. Accuracy depends on scan quality, resolution, language and layout, so clean, straight, high-contrast pages give the best results and tables or handwriting may need manual fixes. The recognition runs in your browser, so your documents are not uploaded and no account is required. It is free and keeps working offline after the page loads.
Frequently asked
Can I use OCR PDF to Word for free?
You can extract the text for free, then paste it into Word or any editor. Page layout, fonts and tables may need tidying afterward.
Why is some text wrong after OCR?
Low resolution, skewed scans, unusual fonts and handwriting reduce accuracy. A cleaner, higher-quality scan gives better results.
Is my PDF uploaded for OCR?
No. Recognition runs in your browser, so the file stays on your device. This suits private documents such as IDs and contracts.
Can it handle OCR PDF to Excel?
It extracts text, which you can paste into a spreadsheet. Complex tables may need manual column cleanup.
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