OCR PDF Online - Extract Text from Scanned Documents
Convert scanned PDFs to searchable text Multiple languages Free & accurate
OCR PDF Online — Extract Text from Scanned Documents
Transform your scanned PDF documents into searchable, editable text with our free OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool. Whether you have handwritten notes, printed documents, or scanned forms, our OCR technology can extract text with high accuracy.
What is OCR and why use it?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts scanned images and PDFs into editable text. It's essential for:
- Converting scanned documents to searchable text
- Extracting text from handwritten notes and forms
- Making scanned books and articles searchable
- Converting printed documents to editable formats
- Digitizing historical documents and archives
- Creating accessible content for screen readers
How to use our OCR tool
- Upload your scanned PDF file (up to 50MB)
- Select your preferred language for better accuracy
- Choose output format (Word document or plain text)
- Click "Extract Text" and wait for processing
- Download your editable text document
Features of our OCR tool
- High accuracy OCR technology (95%+ for printed text)
- Support for multiple languages
- Handles both printed and handwritten text
- Multiple output formats (Word, TXT)
- Secure processing with automatic file deletion
- Works with all types of scanned documents
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of PDFs can I OCR?
You can OCR any scanned PDF document, including handwritten text, printed documents, forms, receipts, and images. The tool works best with clear, high-quality scans.
How accurate is the OCR conversion?
Our OCR technology achieves 95%+ accuracy for printed text and 85%+ for handwritten text. Accuracy depends on scan quality, font clarity, and document layout.
Can I edit the extracted text?
Yes, after OCR processing, you can download the extracted text as a Word document or plain text file, which you can then edit in any text editor or word processor.
What languages are supported for OCR?
We support OCR in multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and many more. The tool automatically detects the language.