OCR PDF
Extract text from scanned PDFs and images using Optical Character Recognition
Note: This tool uses Tesseract.js for OCR processing. For best results, use clear, high-resolution scanned documents with good contrast.
Drop your PDF or image here
Supported: PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP
OCR PDF Features
Multiple Languages
Support for 12+ languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic.
Multiple Formats
Process PDFs, JPG, PNG, and other image formats with scanned text.
Export Options
Copy to clipboard or download as TXT or DOC format.
100% Private
All OCR processing happens in your browser. Files never uploaded.
How to Use OCR PDF
- Upload File: Drop or select a scanned PDF or image file
- Select Language: Choose the document language for better accuracy
- Start OCR: Click the button to begin text extraction
- Review Text: Check the extracted text in the output area
- Export: Copy, download as TXT, or save as DOC file
Best Practices for OCR
- High Quality: Use clear, high-resolution scans (300 DPI or higher)
- Good Contrast: Ensure text is dark on light background
- Straight Pages: Avoid skewed or rotated documents
- Clean Images: Remove noise, spots, or artifacts
- Right Language: Select the correct language for better accuracy
- Simple Fonts: Standard fonts work better than decorative ones