Extract text from a PDF or scan
Pull the text out of a scanned PDF or image with OCR.
Drop a scanned PDF or image to extract text
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Extract the text from a scanned PDF or an image using OCR (optical character recognition). Open your file and we read the words off each page so you can copy them or download a text file. It runs in your browser, so your document stays on your device.
How to extract text (ocr)
- 1Open a scanned PDF or an image.
- 2We read the text off every page.
- 3Copy the text, or download it as a .txt file.
- 4Paste it wherever you need editable text.
Frequently asked questions
What is OCR?
OCR stands for optical character recognition. It reads the letters in a picture of text, like a scan or a photo, and turns them into real, selectable text.
Which languages work?
The free tool reads English. More languages are on the roadmap.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The text recognition runs in your browser, so your document stays on your device.
Why is some text wrong?
OCR accuracy depends on the scan quality. Clear, straight, high-resolution scans give the best results.