PDF to OCR Converter

Quickly extract text from PDF documents using advanced machine learning. Your files are processed 100% locally for ultimate privacy.

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Ultimate Guide to Using a PDF to OCR Converter Online

PDF documents are the gold standard for sharing information, but Scanned PDFs or images saved as PDF can be frustrating when you need to edit the text. Our free PDF to OCR tool solves this by using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to transform images into searchable, editable text data instantly.

Why Use an OCR Converter?

Converting scanned documents into editable text unlocks a world of productivity and accessibility features:

Guaranteed Data Privacy

Our tool runs completely within your web browser. This means your sensitive documents never leave your computer, offering 100% privacy that server-based tools can't match.

High-Precision Extraction

Leveraging the power of Tesseract.js, our engine identifies characters across various fonts and layouts with industry-leading accuracy.

Instant & Free Access

No account creation, no subscriptions, and no software installation. Just upload and convert your files for free, anytime, anywhere.

Universal Compatibility

Extract text from any PDF document, whether it's a scanned invoice, a textbook page, or a legacy business report, and save it in standard text format.

How to Use Our Free PDF to OCR Tool

  1. Upload Your PDF: Click "Choose PDFs" or simply drag your file directly into the designated upload area.
  2. Navigate Your Document: Use the thumbnail bar at the top to scroll through and select specific pages you want to inspect.
  3. Choose Accuracy: Select "Maximum Precision" for the best results on complex or blurry scans.
  4. Flexible Scanning: Hit "Scan Entire Document" to process everything, "Scan Current Page" for the viewable page, or "Scan Specific Pages" to define a custom range.
  5. Multi-Format Export: Review the extracted data and click your preferred format (TXT, CSV, or JSON) to download the results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool support multi-page PDFs?

Yes! You can upload multi-page documents and either scan them page-by-page or process the entire file in one go using the batch scan feature.

Which languages are supported?

Currently, our tool is optimized for English, providing high accuracy for a wide range of standard fonts and document styles.

Is there a file size limit?

Since the processing happens in your browser's memory, the limit is typically determined by your computer's RAM. Most standard PDFs process without issue.

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