OCR PDF — Extract Text from Scanned Pages

Use optical character recognition to extract text from scanned PDF documents. Each page is analyzed and the recognized text is saved as a plain text file. Supports English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.

Why use this page?

  • Extract text from scanned documents and images
  • Supports 6 languages: EN, FR, DE, ES, IT, PT
  • Works with any scan quality (300+ DPI recommended)
  • Output as clean plain-text file
  • No signup or software installation needed

How it works

  1. Upload a scanned PDF.
  2. Select the document language.
  3. Click Process to run OCR.
  4. Download the extracted text.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is the OCR?

Accuracy depends on scan quality. Clear, high-resolution scans at 300+ DPI produce the best results.

Which languages are supported?

English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese are currently supported.

Can OCR read handwriting?

OCR works best on printed text. Very clear handwriting may be partially recognized, but results vary — for reliable output, use printed documents.

Will OCR change how my scanned document looks?

No. OCR adds an invisible, searchable text layer on top of the original page image. The document looks exactly the same, but you can now search and copy text.

What can I do with the text after OCR?

Search it, copy and paste it anywhere, or convert the searchable PDF to Word or plain text with our other tools for full editing.