PDF & Image OCR Tool

Extract readable text from scanned PDF files and photos locally in your browser.

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Files are processed locally in your browser. Zero server uploads.
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Drag & Drop a scanned PDF or image here
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About PDF OCR Text Extractor

Extract copyable, editable text from scanned PDF files and image documents using optical character recognition (OCR). Tesseract.js processes image patterns directly inside browser Web Workers.

How to Use PDF OCR Text Extractor Step-by-Step

01

Upload Scanned PDF

Select a scanned PDF file or document image.

02

Select OCR Language

Choose English, Spanish, French, German, or target language.

03

Run OCR Engine

Click Extract Text to initiate Tesseract Web Worker OCR.

04

Copy or Download

Use Copy Text, Download .TXT, or Clear Text buttons.

Key Features & Technical Advantages

  • Client-Side Optical Recognition: Tesseract.js OCR engine runs inside Web Workers.
  • 100% Private Document Extraction: Confidential scans are never uploaded to cloud APIs.
  • Multi-Page Support: Automatically scans and extracts text page-by-page.
  • Multi-Language OCR: Supports English, Spanish, French, German, and major languages.
  • One-Click Export: Copy directly to clipboard or download as a .TXT file.

Technical Specifications & Security Details

Specification Details
Tool Name PDF OCR Text Extractor
Supported Input Format Scanned PDF / Image Files
Output Format TXT Text / Copyable String
Processing Engine Tesseract.js Client-Side Web Workers
Privacy & Security Status 🔒 100% Private Client-Side (Zero Server Uploads)
File Size Limit Unlimited (Dependent on local browser memory)
Browser Compatibility Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, iOS Safari, Android Chrome