PDF OCR - Text Recognition
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Extract text from scanned PDFs and images using OCR. Make scanned documents searchable and editable.
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Drag & drop your file here or click to browse
Frequently Asked Questions
Will formatting be preserved?
Original formatting including fonts, images, and layout preserved as much as possible.
Can I process protected PDFs?
You need to enter the password first. We cannot bypass PDF security.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Works best with text-based PDFs. Scanned (image-only) PDFs have limited functionality.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
How to Use
- Preview output to verify
- Click Process and wait
- Upload PDF by clicking or dragging
- Configure processing options
FAQ
What languages are supported?
English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish and more via Tesseract.js.
How accurate is OCR?
Depends on image quality. Clear high-res scans achieve 90-99% accuracy.
Is data processed locally?
Yes! All OCR runs in your browser using Tesseract.js. No files uploaded to servers.
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