OCR PDF
- Browser-based
- No signup
- Stays on your device
- Your file is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our servers.
Browser-based
Upload a scanned or image-based PDF and extract readable text with Tesseract OCR in your browser. Review the combined text and download a .txt file. Up to 20 pages; accuracy depends on scan quality.
How to use this tool
Choose a PDF (up to 20 pages), run OCR, review the extracted text, then download the .txt file.
Worked example
Example: OCR a 5-page scanned lease to copy clauses into email or a word processor without retyping.
Common examples
- Phone photo scan of a receipt → searchable PDF where you can copy line items in Preview.
- Old faxed letter PDF → text layer added so keyword search works in document management systems.
- Multi-page handwritten notes scan → OCR quality depends on scan DPI; proofread before archiving.
Common searches
- ocr pdf
- make pdf searchable
- scan to searchable pdf
- pdf text recognition
- ocr pdf online free
How it works
Upload a scanned or image-based PDF and extract readable text with Tesseract OCR in your browser. Each page is rendered locally, recognized, and combined into a downloadable .txt file. OCR accuracy depends on scan quality.
Limitations
OCR accuracy depends on scan quality, fonts, and language. Review extracted text before relying on it for legal, medical, or financial decisions.
Privacy and file handling
Your data is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our server.
Important notice
OCR accuracy depends on scan quality, fonts, and language. Review extracted text before relying on it for legal, medical, or financial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?
No. OCR runs in your browser with Tesseract.js. Files are not uploaded or stored by Utilnivo.
How accurate is OCR?
Accuracy depends on scan quality, fonts, and language. Review extracted text before relying on it.
How many pages are supported?
Up to 20 pages per PDF. Large scans may take longer on slower devices.
Part of these workflows
This tool is one step in a longer job. Jump straight to your step or open the full workflow guide.
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