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OCR: convert a scanned PDF to text

Recognize the text in a scanned PDF or photos so you can copy, search or edit it.

How to use it

  1. Upload a scanned PDF or photos of a document.
  2. Choose whether you want a searchable PDF, the text, or both.
  3. Click “Recognize text” and wait: each page takes a few seconds.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything happens in your browser: your documents never leave your device and nobody else can see them.

What is a searchable PDF?

It's the same PDF, looking exactly the same, but with an invisible text layer. That lets you search for words, select them and copy them.

Does it recognize handwriting?

It works well with printed text. Handwriting is recognized poorly.

Why does it take a while?

Recognition runs on your own device so your documents are never uploaded to a server. The first time, it downloads about 5 MB.