OCR PDF - Free Online Tool
Extract text from scanned PDFs with OCR. Supports 12 languages including English, Hindi, Spanish. Free, private, browser-based.
Extract text from scanned PDFs and images using OCR — supports 12 languages
OCR PDF Features
- Powerful OCR: Tesseract.js-powered text recognition with high accuracy
- 12 Languages: English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, and more
- Confidence Score: See accuracy percentage for each page's text extraction
- 100% Private: OCR runs entirely in your browser — no server uploads
How to Use OCR PDF
Extract text from scanned PDFs in three steps
- Step 1: Upload PDF — Select or drag & drop your scanned PDF
- Step 2: Select Language — Choose the document language for best results
- Step 3: Extract Text — Download extracted text or copy to clipboard
Frequently Asked Questions about OCR PDF
Which languages are supported?
English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Arabic, and Russian.
How accurate is the OCR?
Accuracy depends on scan quality. Clear, high-resolution scans typically achieve 90-99% accuracy. The tool shows a confidence score for each page.
How long does OCR take?
About 20-60 seconds per page depending on complexity. All processing happens in your browser.
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