OCR PDF Tool
How to Convert Scanned PDFs to Editable Text Using OCR?
- Upload Your Scanned PDF: Click the “Choose File” button or drag your scanned or image-based PDF into the upload area.
- Choose OCR Language: Select the language used in your document to improve recognition accuracy.
- Start OCR Process: Click on the “Convert with OCR” button to begin extracting text from images.
- Preview and Edit (Optional): Once processed, preview the extracted text and make manual edits if needed.
- Download Editable PDF or Text: Save the final output in PDF or plain text format.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is OCR in a PDF?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a technology that recognizes text in scanned images or image-based PDFs, converting them into editable and searchable documents.
Q. Can I extract text from a scanned PDF?
Yes, our OCR tool allows you to detect and extract text from scanned or photo-based PDF files quickly and accurately.
Q. Is OCR available in multiple languages?
Yes, we support OCR in multiple languages including English, Arabic, French, Urdu, Spanish, and more.
Q. Is my uploaded PDF file secure?
Yes. All processing happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server, keeping your data private and safe.
Q. Can I edit the extracted text before downloading?
Absolutely. You can make changes to the text after OCR is completed, and then download your final document.
Q. Does OCR work on handwritten PDFs?
OCR can detect clear handwritten text, but accuracy may vary based on handwriting clarity and quality of the scan.