OCR · Free browser tool

PDF OCR

Read text from a scanned PDF.

Runs on your deviceNo account needed

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Recognize text in scanned PDF pages. Choose the document language and review the extracted text before using it elsewhere.

How to use PDF OCR

Choose your input

Use the file picker or input field shown in the workspace.

Adjust the controls

Review the available settings and any preview before processing.

Check the output

Use the displayed action to create or export the result. Keep the original file.

What to check

Processing can be slow on mobile devices and requires downloads of OCR model files. This produces extracted text; it does not preserve page layout or produce a correctly aligned searchable PDF.

Common questions

Is PDF OCR free?

Yes. There is no account requirement or payment step to use this tool.

Where is my input processed?

Inside your browser. This tool does not submit your input to a processing server. The hosting service still receives normal requests to load the website and its assets.

Will this work on my phone?

It is designed for current browsers on phones and computers. Available memory, file size, browser format support, and the tool’s controls determine what your device can process.