📄 Free PDF OCR – Extract Text from Scanned PDFs

Convert scanned PDFs into searchable documents instantly. Extract text from images and PDFs with advanced OCR technology – 100% free, no uploads, complete privacy.

🔒 Your file never leaves your device – 100% private

🌍 Supports 100+ languages including English, Urdu اردو, العربية Arabic, हिंदी Hindi, 中文 Chinese, and more!

📖 How to Use the PDF OCR Scanner

Step 1: Choose between Image OCR or PDF OCR mode using the buttons at the top.
Step 2: Select the language of your document from the dropdown for better accuracy.
Step 3: Click the upload button to select your image or PDF file from your device.
Step 4: Click “Start OCR Extraction” and wait while the tool processes your file.
Step 5: Review the extracted text and edit it if needed directly in the text box.
Step 6: Download your results as TXT or searchable PDF, or copy the text to clipboard.

💡 What is OCR?

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is technology that converts images of text into machine-readable text. Our free online OCR tool uses Tesseract.js to extract text from scanned documents, PDFs, photos, and screenshots with high accuracy.

Perfect for digitizing paper documents, converting scanned PDFs to searchable files, extracting text from images, and making documents accessible. All processing happens in your browser for complete privacy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this PDF OCR tool completely free?

Yes, 100% free with no limits, watermarks, or hidden costs. Extract text from unlimited files.

Are my files uploaded to servers?

No. All OCR processing happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

What file formats are supported?

Supports all major image formats (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP) and PDF documents.

How accurate is the text extraction?

Accuracy depends on image quality. Clear, high-contrast documents achieve 95%+ accuracy. Select the correct language for best results.

Can I use this on mobile devices?

Yes, works on all devices. Processing may be slower on mobile due to limited resources.

How many languages are supported?

Supports 100+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and more.

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