Is this OCR PDF tool free?

Yes. You can extract text from PDFs online for free in your browser with no account required.

Does it support Arabic text?

Yes. Arabic and RTL documents use a dedicated pipeline for correct copy order. Other languages use ocrmypdf.

Are my files kept on your servers?

Files are processed only for OCR extraction, then removed automatically after a short period. We do not share them with third parties.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The tool is responsive and works on modern phones and tablets (Android and iPhone).

What file format do I get?

You download a searchable PDF: the original scan with an invisible text layer so you can select and copy text.

OCR PDF

Turn scanned PDFs into searchable PDFs with selectable, copyable text.

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What does this PDF OCR tool do?

It reads scanned pages or images inside a PDF and turns visible wording into text you can copy and search. Accuracy follows scan quality and the page language you select.

Upload, then run recognition. Tilted pages and tiny type score lower; crop margins or rotate first. Proof numbers and tables by hand.

OCR does not translate—that is the PDF translator—and it does not summarize. Files are deleted after the job. Do not upload ID documents if your rules forbid it.

When do you need OCR on a PDF?

Copying a paragraph from a scanned contract without retyping.
Searching an image archive of old decisions.
Preparing text for a translator or a summary after a scan becomes a text layer.

Output format

Copyable PDF file Highlight and copy text inside the PDF Extract text (TXT file) Plain text file for editing or pasting

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