OCR PDF
NewUse Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract text from scanned PDF documents, photos of documents, and image-based PDFs. Turn unreadable image text into fully searchable, copyable, editable text. OCR technology works by analyzing pixel patterns to identify characters — supporting recognition of printed text in dozens of languages. Perfect for digitizing paper documents, making scanned PDFs searchable, and extracting data from invoices.
OCR PDF
Extract text from scanned PDFs using Optical Character Recognition.
Upload Scanned PDF or Image
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Requires Server-Side Processing
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How to Use OCR PDF
- 1Upload your scanned PDF or image file
- 2Select the document language for better accuracy
- 3Click "Run OCR"
- 4Review and copy the extracted text
- 5Optionally download as searchable PDF or .txt
Your Privacy is Protected
OCR PDF runs entirely in your browser. Your files and data are never uploaded to any server, never stored, and never shared. Everything happens locally on your device using secure browser APIs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages does OCR support?
Over 100 languages are supported including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, and more.
How accurate is the OCR?
Accuracy depends on scan quality. Clean, high-resolution scans typically achieve 95-99% accuracy. Handwritten text is less accurate.
Does it work on handwriting?
Printed text recognition is highly accurate. Handwriting recognition works best with clear, neat print-style handwriting.
Is my document kept private?
Yes, document processing happens in your browser using client-side OCR libraries. Your documents are never uploaded.