PDF OCR

Extract text from a scanned PDF using OCR.

Extra languages need matching Tesseract packs on the server (e.g. tesseract-ocr-hin).
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How to use PDF OCR

Three quick steps — no sign-up needed

  1. Step 1

    Upload a scanned PDF

    Use a clear, upright scan for best results.

  2. Step 2

    Run OCR extraction

    Let the tool recognise characters on the pages.

  3. Step 3

    Copy or download the text

    Proofread carefully before using in official documents.

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About PDF OCR

PDF OCR extracts text from scanned PDFs so you can copy content that was trapped in images.

Upload a scanned PDF and run OCR. Accuracy depends on resolution, contrast, language, and font clarity - skewed or noisy scans produce more errors.

Always proofread OCR output for legal, medical, or financial use. OCR is an assistant, not a certified transcript.

Example workflow

Upload a scanned PDF and choose a language that matches the printed text. Download the extracted text for editing or searching.

Output checks and limits

The result is extracted text, not a replacement PDF with an invisible searchable text layer. OCR can misread names, numbers and Telugu marks; check important passages against the scan.

Benefits of PDF OCR

Unlock scanned text Copy content without retyping.
Search prep Move toward searchable workflows.
Browser convenience No desktop OCR suite for light jobs.
Proof-friendly output Edit mistakes after extraction.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the text wrong?

Low DPI, blur, handwriting, or unusual fonts reduce accuracy.

Multiple languages?

Support depends on the OCR engine configuration.

Searchable PDF output?

Some flows return text; others may offer a text layer - follow what the tool downloads.

Handwriting?

Printed text works far better than cursive handwriting.

Image-only vs text PDF?

If text is already selectable, you may not need OCR.