PDF to text with OCR
Copy the text out of any PDF — digital or scanned. Pages without a text layer are recognised with OCR, right on your device.
- 🔒 No upload
- ∞ No limits
- 🔍 Built-in OCR
- ✓ No sign-up
Drop a PDF or images here or choose filesTap to choose a PDF or images
🔒 Processed on your device — never uploaded · Free · No sign-up
Language: English. OCR downloads a ~3 MB language file once; it is then cached for offline use.
Key facts
- Reads the text layer instantly when the PDF has one.
- Scanned pages are recognised with OCR (English).
- Copy to clipboard or download a .txt file.
- Nothing is uploaded — OCR runs in your browser.
How to pDF to text with OCR
- Drop your PDF.
- Click “Extract text” (tick “Always use OCR” for messy text layers).
- Copy or download the text.
How accurate is OCR?
Clean, straight scans at 200–300 DPI usually reach very high accuracy. Handwriting, low-resolution photos and complex layouts are harder — always proofread important text.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages are supported?
English for now. Other languages may be added later.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The PDF is opened and edited inside your browser; it never leaves your device.
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