How do I get my OCR text?

Follow it on your dashboard, then download the TXT when OCR finishes.

What languages are supported?

Common languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, and more are available in the language dropdown.

Yes. Source uploads are removed after processing and downloads expire after the retention window.

Yes. Extract text from scanned PDFs for free after you sign in.

OCR works best on sharp, high-contrast pages. Blurry or skewed scans reduce accuracy.

This tool produces a plain-text TXT extract. Use other PDF tools if you need a new PDF layout.

Cloud

Turn scanned PDFs into plain text. Upload your file, choose a language, then download your TXT from your dashboard when OCR finishes.

Formats	PDF
Tool	OCR PDF

Upload a scanned PDF, choose the document language, and run OCR. We process it in the background — download the TXT from your dashboard when ready.

How do I get my OCR text?: Follow it on your dashboard, then download the TXT when OCR finishes.
What languages are supported?: Common languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, and more are available in the language dropdown.
Is my PDF private?: Yes. Source uploads are removed after processing and downloads expire after the retention window.
Is OCR PDF free?: Yes. Extract text from scanned PDFs for free after you sign in.
Will OCR fix a blurry scan?: OCR works best on sharp, high-contrast pages. Blurry or skewed scans reduce accuracy.
Do I get a searchable PDF back?: This tool produces a plain-text TXT extract. Use other PDF tools if you need a new PDF layout.

The PDF is uploaded so we can run OCR. The original is deleted after processing. The searchable PDF stays on your dashboard about 30 days.

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