Extract text from scanned PDF files with OCR.
This OCR PDF page is designed for scanned documents that contain text as images rather than selectable text. It renders PDF pages in the browser and uses OCR to extract readable text without a desktop application. [web:61][web:129]
OCR PDF Tool
Upload a scanned PDF, run OCR in the browser, and review the extracted text output.
Select a scanned PDF
Drop a PDF here or use the button below. OCR works best on clear scanned text pages. [web:125][web:133]
About this OCR PDF page
OCR stands for optical character recognition. It converts text that appears inside scanned document images into machine-readable text that can be copied, searched, and edited. [web:127][web:55]
What the tool does
This page opens a scanned PDF, renders its pages as images, and then runs OCR on them to extract text. [web:126][web:129]
When OCR is needed
OCR is useful when a PDF looks like text on the screen but the content cannot actually be selected or copied because it is stored as an image. [web:127]
What affects accuracy
OCR works best with clear scans, readable fonts, good contrast, and straight pages. Low-quality or handwritten text is harder to recognize reliably. [web:125][web:133]
How to use the tool
- Upload a scanned PDF file from your device.
- Wait for the first page preview to load.
- Click the OCR button to begin text recognition.
- Review the extracted text in the output box.
- Copy or edit the text as needed.
Helpful page signals
- Clear explanation of what OCR means.
- Practical notes about scan quality and accuracy.
- Simple steps that match the OCR workflow.
- FAQ content based on real document questions.
Frequently asked questions
These answers help visitors understand how browser OCR works and what affects the results.
How does browser OCR work on a PDF?
The typical pipeline is to render PDF pages to canvases using PDF.js and then run Tesseract.js on those images to extract text. [web:126][web:129]
Does OCR work on scanned PDFs only?
OCR is most useful for scanned PDFs or image-based PDFs where text cannot already be selected normally. [web:127]
Can OCR make mistakes?
Yes. Accuracy depends on scan quality, font clarity, page orientation, contrast, and whether the text is printed or handwritten. [web:125][web:133]
What library is used here for OCR?
This version uses Tesseract.js, which is a JavaScript OCR engine that supports many languages and runs in the browser. [web:61]
Can OCR be done without uploading to a server?
Yes. Browser-side OCR workflows can run entirely in the user’s tab using PDF.js and Tesseract.js. [web:52][web:129]
Publisher note
If you publish an OCR page on an ad-supported site, explain the difference between scanned PDFs and selectable-text PDFs. Clear guidance helps visitors choose the right tool and improves page usefulness.
- State that OCR accuracy depends on scan quality.
- Use honest wording for handwritten or low-quality pages.
- Keep the tool area visible and easy to use.
- Write unique FAQ content instead of generic converter text.
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