OCR PDF
Read text out of scanned PDFs — recognition runs on your device.
OCR PDF
See how it works
Watch a quick simulation of this tool in action — no file needed.
How to use OCR PDF
Follow these steps — everything happens instantly in your browser.
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Step 1. Drop a scanned PDF onto the zone.
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Step 2. Set the scan quality — 200 DPI suits most documents.
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Step 3. Click “Run OCR” and wait while each page is read.
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Step 4. Copy the text or download it as .txt.
Why use this tool
Private by design
All processing happens locally in your browser. Open DevTools → Network and you'll see zero file uploads. Ever.
Instant
No upload wait, no queue, no server round-trip. Results appear the moment you drop a file.
Free & unlimited
No accounts, no watermarks, no daily caps. Use it as many times as you like, forever.
Works everywhere
Desktop, tablet or phone — every tool is responsive and installable as a PWA for offline use.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know about ocr pdf.
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