Introduction
The OCR (Optical Character Recognition) PDF to Text tool allows you to convert scanned PDFs and image-based documents into editable and searchable text. Whether you need to extract text from invoices, receipts, books, or any other scanned documents, our tool provides a simple and efficient solution. All processing happens in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private and secure.
Why Use OCR PDF to Text?
- 100% Free: No hidden costs or subscriptions
- Secure Processing: Files never leave your device
- Multi-language Support: Recognize text in multiple languages
- High Accuracy: Advanced OCR technology for precise text extraction
- No Installation: Works directly in your web browser
- Batch Processing: Convert multiple pages at once
- Instant Results: Get your text immediately after processing
How to Convert PDF to Text with OCR
Upload Your PDF
- Drag and drop your scanned PDF or click to browse
- Supported formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, and other image files
Select Language
- Choose the document language for better recognition
- Supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, and more
Start Conversion
- Click “Convert to Text” to begin the OCR process
- View real-time progress for each page
Get Your Text
- Copy the extracted text to clipboard
- Download as a text file for offline use
- The text maintains original formatting and layout
Common Use Cases
- Document Digitization: Convert paper documents into editable digital text
- Data Extraction: Extract information from invoices, receipts, or forms
- Accessibility: Make scanned documents accessible to screen readers
- Research: Extract text from scanned books or articles for citation
- Archiving: Create searchable archives of important documents
Tips for Best Results
- Image Quality: Ensure your scanned documents are clear and well-lit
- Document Alignment: Keep pages straight when scanning
- Font Size: Larger text generally provides better recognition
- Language Selection: Always select the correct document language
- Multi-page Documents: The tool handles multi-page PDFs automatically
Privacy and Security
Your privacy is our top priority. The OCR processing happens entirely in your browser, meaning:
- No file uploads to external servers
- Your documents never leave your computer
- No storage of your files or extracted text
- Complete data privacy and security
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a file size limit? The tool can handle most standard documents. For very large files, processing may take longer.
What languages are supported? The tool supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Can I edit the extracted text? Yes, the extracted text can be edited directly in the results box before copying or downloading.
Does it work on handwritten text? The tool works best with printed text. Handwriting recognition may have lower accuracy.
Is there a limit to the number of pages? You can process documents with multiple pages, but very large documents may take longer to process.
Convert your scanned documents into editable text today with our free OCR PDF to Text tool. No registration required, completely free, and works on any device with a modern web browser.