About the Scanned PDF to Text (OCR)
When 'PDF to text' finds nothing, the PDF is a scan: pictures of pages rather than real text. This tool renders each page and runs OCR on it, giving you editable text.
How to convert a scanned PDF to text
- Choose a scanned PDF.
- Each page is recognised in turn.
- Copy or download the text.
Features
- Any number of pagesProcessed one by one.
- PrivateConfidential scans stay local.
- Copy or .txtYour choice.
- Confidence per pageSpot pages to double-check.
Frequently asked questions
Does it make the PDF searchable?
No. It extracts the text so you can copy it; the PDF itself isn't changed.
Is the Scanned PDF to Text (OCR) free?
Yes. The Scanned PDF to Text (OCR) is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the Scanned PDF to Text (OCR) is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The Scanned PDF to Text (OCR) works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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