Convert scanned PDF documents to text using OCR. Extract readable text from image-based PDFs for free online.
Use This Tool Free — No SignupScanned PDF documents are essentially images — you cannot select, search, or copy the text they contain. Our OCR converter changes that by reading the text from the scanned images and producing editable text output. This is essential for anyone working with scanned documents: digitized archives, scanned contracts, photographed receipts, faxed documents, or any PDF created from a scanner or camera. The conversion process analyzes each page of your scanned PDF, identifying text regions and recognizing individual characters. The output is clean text that faithfully reproduces the content of the scanned document. For best results, use scans at 300 DPI or higher with clear, straight text. The tool handles both black-and-white and color scans, and works with various page sizes and orientations.
Select the scanned PDF document you want to convert to text.
The engine scans and recognizes all printed text in the document.
Download or copy the recognized text for editing and reuse.
No hidden fees, no premium tier required. All features are completely free.
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All files are transferred over HTTPS encryption. Your data stays private.
Uploaded files are automatically deleted from our servers after processing.
Browser-based tool works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android — any device.
Most conversions complete in under 30 seconds, even for large files.
300 DPI or higher produces the best results. Lower quality scans may have reduced accuracy.
The tool is optimized for printed text. Handwritten text recognition is limited.
Most documents convert in under a minute. Speed depends on page count and complexity.