PDF OCR
Extract text from scanned PDF pages.
Render scanned PDF pages in the browser, run OCR, and download plain text. OCR is helpful for search and copying, but it can misread letters, numbers, tables, handwriting, and low-quality scans.
Choose a scanned PDF
For best results, use clear scans with upright text and good contrast. Start with fewer pages on mobile devices.
OCR safety note
Check every lineOCR output is not authoritative. Verify names, totals, dates, serial numbers, tables, and legal language against the original scan before relying on the text.
FAQs
Does OCR preserve layout?
No. This tool extracts plain text and does not rebuild the original page layout.
Why is OCR limited to 5 pages?
OCR is CPU-heavy in the browser. The cap keeps the page responsive.
Can it read handwriting?
Handwriting may fail or produce inaccurate text. Review the output manually.