OCR PDF

Extract text from scanned PDFs (OCR)

Recognize text from scanned pages and images so you can copy and edit it - all locally in your browser.

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Works in your browser. Files never leave your device.

How to extract text from a PDF

1

Open a scanned PDF.

2

Click "Extract text (OCR)" for the page.

3

Edit the recognized text, then download.

Why use our PDF editor

  • Runs locally - your file is never uploaded

  • Turns scans into editable text

  • Works on scanned documents and photos

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Frequently asked questions

No. All editing happens locally in your browser. Your PDFs never leave your device.