OCR PDF
OCR PDF reads text inside scanned PDFs and turns them into searchable, selectable documents — free online, directly in your browser, with no sign-up, no watermark, and no upload. Drop your scanned PDF and download a text-searchable version in seconds. Perfect for digitising paperwork, scanned books, and historical archives.
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Extracted Text
No sign-up required. Your files never leave your browser.
How to Extract Text from a PDF Online (3 Easy Steps)
- Upload your file using the area above.
- Adjust any settings or options if necessary.
- Click the process button to start the tool.
- Wait while your file is securely processed.
- Download your resulting file immediately.
Why Use OCR on PDFs? (And When You Need To)
- 100% Free — No hidden fees or limits.
- Fast Processing — Get your result in seconds.
- Private & Secure — Your files stay on your device.
- Cross-Platform — Works seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
OCR PDF — Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. OCR PDF is 100% free with no registration required. Process PDFs with no watermark added and no daily limit on file count. There is no paid tier hiding behind a paywall.
Yes. Files are processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript OCR — they never leave your device. Nothing is uploaded to a server, and nothing is stored after you close the tab.
You can run OCR on PDFs up to 50MB. OCR is computationally intensive, so smaller files process faster.
Yes, OCR PDF works on all modern mobile browsers. Processing may be slower on phones — for best results, use a desktop browser for large or complex documents.
Accuracy is typically 95–99% for clear, high-resolution scans. Older or low-quality scans, handwriting, or unusual fonts may need manual correction after extraction.
English is supported by default. Multiple languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and others can be selected before processing.
Yes. The output PDF includes an invisible text layer over the original images, making the content searchable, selectable, and copyable.
A typical 10-page document takes 15–30 seconds on desktop. Larger or more complex documents may take longer depending on quality and device speed.