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
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Step 1
Upload your scanned PDF.
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Step 2
AI reads every page.
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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.