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OCR PDF

Upload a scanned or photographed PDF and let AI read the text. Unlike the other PDF tools, this one is processed securely on our servers — AI can't run in your browser — and you review the extracted text before downloading.

Unlike the browser-side PDF tools, OCR PDF is processed securely on our servers — your file is uploaded, converted, and not kept afterward.

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Free to try · no sign-up · preview before you download.

How to ocr pdf

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Upload your scanned PDF.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    AI reads every page.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Review the recognized text, then download.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tool uploaded to a server?

Yes — OCR needs AI, which runs on our servers. Your file is processed securely and not kept afterward. The other PDF tools stay fully in your browser.

What do I get back?

The recognized text as a clean, editable document you can review and download.

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