OCR PDF online for free
Extract text from scanned PDF files right in your browser. Upload one or more PDFs, choose the document language, run OCR, review the text page by page, and download the final TXT output when conversion is complete.
Tool workspace
Upload your PDF, run OCR, then download the text
The tool stays front and center. Start by adding PDF files below. After OCR finishes, the download controls appear beside the OCR button so users can save the extracted text immediately.
OCR PDF
Extract text from scanned PDF pages, review the result, and download a TXT file when the OCR process is finished.
Or drop PDF files here
Best for scanned contracts, invoices, notes, reports, books, forms, and archived paper documents.
Scanned PDF support
Use it when text cannot be selected inside your PDF.
Page-by-page review
Check and edit recognized text before downloading the final file.
Private workflow
Files stay in the browser during processing in this implementation.
How to use
OCR a PDF in four simple steps
The layout is intentionally sequential so users can understand the workflow fast. Upload, choose the language, run OCR, and download the text once the process is complete.
Upload your PDF
Add one or more PDF files from your device or drag them into the tool area.
Choose the language
Select the language that matches the document for better OCR accuracy.
Run OCR
Click the OCR button and let the tool process each page one by one in the browser.
Review and download
Check the extracted text, make edits if needed, then download the combined TXT output.
Functions and features
What this OCR PDF tool helps users do
This section makes the tool easier to understand for both users and search engines. It clearly states the main functions without overloading the page.
Extract text from scanned PDFs
Recognize text from image-based PDF pages where the content cannot normally be selected or copied.
Use language-aware OCR
Choosing the right language helps improve recognition quality across multilingual documents.
Edit recognized text
Correct OCR mistakes directly in the workspace before saving the output.
Copy page text instantly
Copy the extracted text from individual pages without downloading the entire file first.
Download a TXT file
Save all recognized pages together in a simple text file for reuse in other workflows.
Keep processing local
This implementation runs in the browser, which is useful for privacy-sensitive document handling.
Best use cases
Who this OCR PDF tool is for
- Students extracting text from scanned books, notes, handouts, and assignments
- Offices reusing content from invoices, receipts, reports, contracts, and archived records
- Researchers, analysts, and legal teams who need copyable text from image-based PDFs
- Anyone who wants OCR PDF to text without installing desktop software
Helpful notes
Important things users should know
- Files are processed locally in the browser in this version of the tool.
- Low-quality scans, tilted pages, handwriting, and strong shadows can reduce OCR accuracy.
- This workflow extracts text as TXT. It does not currently rebuild the file into a searchable PDF.
- Password-protected or damaged PDFs may fail to load.
Accuracy tips
How to get better OCR results
Use clear scans
High contrast pages with sharp text usually produce better recognition.
Pick the correct language
OCR works better when the language setting matches the actual document content.
Review before download
Check each page after OCR and fix any small mistakes before saving the TXT file.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about OCR PDF
These short answers help users understand what the tool does, what it supports, and what output they should expect.
What does this OCR PDF tool do?
It extracts text from scanned or image-based PDF pages and lets you review the output inside the workspace before downloading it as a TXT file.
When does the download button appear?
The download controls appear next to the OCR button after at least one page has finished processing or contains text ready to save.
Does this tool create a searchable PDF?
No. This version is focused on OCR PDF to text. It downloads the recognized content as TXT instead of rebuilding the original PDF.
Are files uploaded to a server?
This implementation is designed to process files locally in the browser, which is useful for private or sensitive documents.
Which files are supported?
The current upload flow accepts PDF files only.
How can I improve OCR accuracy?
Use clear scans, avoid blur, keep the page straight, and select the correct language before starting OCR.