PDF OCR

Extract editable, searchable text from scanned or image-based PDF documents.

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The powerful PDF OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool converts non-selectable text within your PDF (like scanned images) into fully editable and searchable text. Essential for digitizing old documents.

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Maximum file size: 5MB
Supported format: PDF
  1. 1 Upload Image-Based PDF: Upload your scanned document or an image-only PDF.
  2. 2 Select Language: Choose the language of the text for optimal recognition.
  3. 3 Run OCR: Click "Perform OCR" to analyze the image content and generate a new, selectable, and searchable PDF.

How accurate is the PDF OCR?

Accuracy is generally high (95%+) but depends heavily on the quality, font, and clarity of the original scanned image.

What is a searchable PDF?

A document where you can select, copy, and search for text, even if the original was just an image.

Can I edit the output text?

Yes, the OCR output allows you to copy and paste the extracted text into any word processor for editing.

Digitizing Records

Convert boxes of old, scanned paper documents into a fully searchable digital archive.

Research

Extract quotes and key text from a scanned academic paper for citation and analysis.

Data Entry Automation

Use the OCR tool to speed up data entry by pulling structured information from forms.

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