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OCR: Scan, Extract Text & Searchable PDF

Turn scanned PDFs or images into extractable text, or a searchable PDF.

Using a shared demo key with low rate limits. If you're the site owner, add your own free OCR.space key in Settings → API Keys for reliable results.
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Click to upload or drag and drop a PDF or image here

How OCR works here

  1. Upload a scanned PDF or an image (JPG/PNG).
  2. Choose Extract Text or Make Searchable PDF, and pick a language.
  3. Download the result — extracted text as a .txt file, or a searchable PDF.

Frequently asked questions

What languages are supported?

English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese (Simplified) are available from the dropdown.

How accurate is the OCR?

Accuracy depends on scan quality — clean, high-resolution scans give the best results.