OCR PDF - Extract Text from Scanned PDFs Online Free

How to Extract Text from Scanned PDFs

Convert scanned PDF documents into editable text with our advanced OCR technology in just a few steps:

Step 1: Upload your scanned PDF by clicking the upload area or dragging & dropping the file
Step 2: Select OCR language and accuracy settings based on your document type
Step 3: Watch real-time progress as each page is processed through our AI-powered OCR engine
Step 4: Review the extracted text in the preview window - formatted with page markers
Step 5: Copy text directly to clipboard or download as a .txt file for offline use
Step 6: Use the "Scan New File" button to process additional documents without limits

Pro Tip: For best results, ensure your scanned PDF has at least 300 DPI resolution. Use "Best Quality" mode for important documents and "Fast Mode" for quick conversions. The tool preserves original formatting including paragraphs and line breaks.

Key Features

AI-Powered OCR

Advanced Tesseract OCR engine with neural network technology for 95%+ accuracy

Lightning Fast

Process 50-page documents in under 2 minutes with optimized processing

100% Secure

PDFs never leave your browser - complete privacy guaranteed

Multi-Language

Support for English, Spanish, French, German and 20+ languages

95%+

Accuracy Rate

50

Max Pages per File

100MB

Max File Size

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Free Conversions

High Accuracy OCR: Extract text with 95%+ accuracy using advanced AI algorithms
Multi-Language Support: Process documents in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and more
Batch Processing: Handle multi-page PDFs up to 50 pages in a single conversion
Format Preservation: Maintain paragraph structure, line breaks, and basic formatting
No File Size Limits: Process PDFs up to 100MB with optimized memory management
Browser-Based Processing: Works entirely in your browser - no uploads to external servers
Drag & Drop Interface: Simple drag and drop functionality for easy file upload
Real-time Progress: Watch conversion progress with detailed status updates
Export Options: Copy to clipboard or download as .txt, .doc, or .rtf files
No Registration Required: Use immediately without sign-up or account creation

Who Can Use This OCR Tool

This OCR PDF tool is essential for professionals and individuals who need to digitize printed documents:

Students & Researchers: Digitize textbooks, research papers, and printed articles for editing and searching
Business Professionals: Convert scanned contracts, invoices, reports, and forms into editable formats
Legal Professionals: Extract text from court documents, case files, and legal precedents
Librarians & Archivists: Digitize historical documents, books, and archival materials
Healthcare Providers: Convert patient records, medical forms, and prescription documents
Real Estate Agents: Digitize property documents, contracts, and client paperwork
Administrative Staff: Process scanned forms, applications, and administrative documents
Writers & Journalists: Convert printed articles, manuscripts, and research materials
General Users: Anyone needing to extract text from scanned receipts, letters, or documents

Security & Privacy

Your documents are completely secure with our browser-based OCR processing:

Local Processing Only: All OCR processing happens directly in your browser
No File Uploads: Your PDFs are never sent to any server - they stay securely on your device
Zero Data Storage: We don't store, collect, or access any of your documents or extracted text
Complete Confidentiality: Sensitive documents, legal papers, and private files remain private
No Tracking: We don't track your documents, conversion patterns, or personal information
Open Source Technology: Built with trusted open-source libraries (Tesseract.js, PDF.js)
Session-Only Processing: Files are processed temporarily and cleared after conversion
No Cloud Storage: Unlike many online OCR tools, we don't use cloud servers at all
Encrypted Processing: All processing happens in secure browser sandbox environment

Privacy Guarantee: We cannot see or access your PDF documents. The entire OCR process happens locally on your computer, ensuring 100% confidentiality of your legal documents, business contracts, sensitive materials, and personal files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this OCR PDF tool completely free?

Yes, 100% free with no hidden charges! Extract text from unlimited PDFs without registration, watermarks, or limitations on file size or number of pages.

What types of PDFs work best with OCR?

Scanned PDFs with clear, printed text work best. For optimal results, use PDFs with 300+ DPI resolution, good contrast, and standard fonts. Handwritten text may have lower accuracy.

How many pages can I process at once?

You can process up to 50 pages per PDF document. There's no limit on the number of PDFs you can convert - just process them one at a time.

What's the accuracy rate of the OCR?

We achieve 95%+ accuracy for clear scanned documents. Accuracy depends on scan quality, font type, and document complexity. You can choose between Fast, Balanced, and Best Quality modes.

Which languages are supported?

Primary support for English with excellent accuracy. Additional support for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and 20+ other languages in multi-language mode.

Can I edit the extracted text?

Yes! The extracted text appears in an editable text box. You can make changes directly in the browser before copying or downloading.

Does it work on mobile devices?

Yes! Our tool is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones and tablets. You can upload PDFs from your mobile device and extract text on the go.

What's the maximum file size?

We recommend PDFs under 100MB for optimal performance. Larger files may work but could take longer to process depending on your device's memory.

OCR PDF Text Extractor

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