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.
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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.