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PDF to Text - Scanned PDF OCR

Recognize text in scanned PDF pages and review the extracted output in your browser.

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Heads up: OCR works best on clean document scans. On posters, logos, or stylized graphics a few stray or misread words (like single letters or scrambled bits) may slip through - just edit the text below before you copy or download it.

How to use this tool

  1. Select a scanned PDF and the available recognition options.
  2. Start OCR and wait for page recognition to complete.
  3. Review names, numbers and punctuation carefully before copying the extracted text.

Example and use case

A clean, upright printed scan generally produces more useful text than a blurred photograph with skewed lines.

Limitations to check

OCR can misread handwriting, tables, small text and similar characters. It does not guarantee layout preservation or error-free extraction. Recognition libraries and language resources need network downloads; large PDFs may be slow.

Processing and privacy

The tool's browser code handles entered text or selected files locally. Optional URL imports and external resources can make network requests. This website also uses third-party scripts, including analytics and advertising. Read the privacy policy and use sample data when testing sensitive workflows.

Found a problem? Report a tool issue with the browser version and steps to reproduce it. Avoid sending private document content or credentials.

Frequently asked questions

Is OCR perfectly accurate?

No. Scan resolution, language, orientation and typography affect recognition. Always proofread important text.

Will extracted text preserve the PDF layout?

Text extraction does not reliably preserve columns, table structure or page styling.

Why does the first run take longer?

The page may need to download OCR runtime and recognition resources before processing can begin.

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