OCR PDF
Convert scanned PDFs into selectable and searchable text
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OCR PDF — Free Online Tool
Extract text from scanned documents. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your files are never uploaded to any server. No sign-up required, no watermarks, no file size limits. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, and Android.
How to use OCR PDF
- Open this page in any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Drop your file(s) into the upload area or click to browse
- Adjust any settings if available
- Click the process button and download your result
Why choose OCR PDF?
- ✓100% private — files are processed in your browser, never uploaded
- ✓Completely free — no sign-up, no watermarks, no limits
- ✓Instant processing — no server queues, no waiting
- ✓Works everywhere — Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
OCR PDF — frequently asked questions
What is OCR?+
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) analyzes images of text and converts them into actual text characters, making scanned documents searchable and selectable.
How accurate is OCR?+
Accuracy depends on scan quality. Clear, high-resolution scans typically achieve 95-99% accuracy. Poor quality scans may have more errors.
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