Recognise text in a scanned PDF (OCR)
Extract text from a scanned PDF with OCR. Choose the document language and download the result as a text file. All in your browser, no upload.
Choose your PDF
Drop here or click to choose
How does it work?
- 1
Choose your scanned PDF
Drag the PDF here.
- 2
Choose the document language
Pick the language of the text for the best recognition.
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Start OCR
Each page is rendered and the text recognised. This takes a moment.
- 4
Download
Download the recognised text as a .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
How long does OCR take?
On first use, language data is downloaded (~10 MB). After that each page takes a few seconds.
Does this work on a normal PDF with text?
Use the "PDF to text" tool instead — it is much faster for PDFs with a real text layer.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your own browser. Your file never leaves your device and is not stored anywhere.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free and without watermark, ads or account.
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