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OCR PDF

Extract the text from a scanned PDF using OCR that runs entirely in your browser — ideal for digitising scanned contracts, invoices and forms. Your document never leaves your device; only the OCR engine is downloaded. Output is plain text.

Runs in your browser
100% private: this tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored.

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How to ocr pdf

Extract the text from a scanned PDF using OCR that runs entirely in your browser — ideal for digitising scanned contracts, invoices and forms. Your document never leaves your device; only the OCR engine is downloaded. Output is plain text. To use OCR PDF: 1) add your file by dragging them in or clicking to browse, 2) choose your optimization settings, 3) download your result — done in seconds. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.

Frequently asked questions

Is OCR PDF free to use?
Yes. OCR PDF is free to use. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.
Are my files safe and private?
Completely. OCR PDF processes your file directly in your browser, so it is never uploaded to any server.
Do I need to install anything?
No. OCR PDF works in any modern web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android — nothing to install.

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