OCR PDF
Recognise the text in scanned PDFs so you can search, select and copy it. Text recognition runs on your device; nothing is uploaded.
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How to use OCR PDF
- Add a scanned PDF.
- Choose the language of the document.
- Press Make searchable and wait while each page is read.
OCR PDF: questions and answers
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDF is opened and changed by code running in your own browser tab. The page is locked so it cannot send data to any server, and nothing is kept once you close the tab.
Why is it slower than other tools?
Reading text from images is heavy work, and here it happens on your own device instead of a server. Expect a few seconds per page; the first run also downloads the language data once.
How accurate is it?
Clean, upright scans read very well. Turn sideways pages upright with Rotate PDF first. Handwriting, blurry photos and unusual fonts give weaker results.
Why use EgretPDF for OCR PDF?
- Your file stays with youYour PDF is opened on your device. Nothing is uploaded, so nobody else can see it.
- Free and unlimitedNo account, no watermark on the result, and no daily limit.
- Fast, even on big filesThere is no upload or download to wait for. Results are ready in seconds.
- Works on any devicePhone, tablet or computer, in any modern browser. Once loaded, it works offline too.