OCR

OCR PDF

Extract clean editable text from scanned documents, receipts, and image-based PDFs.

Secure processing • Auto-deleted temporary files • Up to 128 MB

Step-by-Step Guide

How to use OCR PDF in 3 Easy Steps

Select your scanned PDF document or picture.

Choose one of the available OCR languages and review recognition accuracy.

Download a ZIP containing a searchable PDF and extracted text file.

Make scanned pages searchable and extract text you can reuse.

High Character Recognition

Works best on clear printed text; handwriting and complex layouts may need manual review.

Multilingual OCR

Choose English, Urdu, Arabic, French, German or Spanish from the available language options.

Free to Use

No hidden charges, trial periods, or mandatory watermarks.

Automatic File Cleanup

Files are processed securely and temporary working files are deleted automatically after processing.

Questions about OCR PDF

Does OCR require uploading files to a cloud server?

Yes. Files are uploaded over HTTPS for temporary OCR processing on our AWS server. See the Privacy Policy for retention details.

Learn

Read the practical guide, then use this tool when you are ready to process your document.