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How to Extract Text from a Scanned PDF

1

Upload PDF

Select your scanned PDF or image file by clicking or dragging it into the upload area.

2

Select Language

Choose the language of the text in your document for better OCR accuracy.

3

Run OCR

Click Extract Text. Tesseract.js processes the document entirely in your browser.

4

Copy or Download

Copy the extracted text to clipboard or download it as a .txt file.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OCR and how does it work?

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is technology that recognizes text in images and scanned documents. Our tool uses Tesseract.js, an open-source OCR engine that runs entirely in your browser — no server processing required.

What file types does the OCR tool support?

The tool supports scanned PDF files and common image formats including JPG, PNG, and TIFF. For best results, use high-resolution scans (300 DPI or higher).

How accurate is the OCR?

Accuracy depends on the quality of the scan and the clarity of the text. Clean, high-resolution scans of printed text typically achieve 95%+ accuracy. Handwritten text or low-quality scans may have lower accuracy.

Is my document safe?

Yes. All OCR processing happens entirely in your browser using Tesseract.js WebAssembly. Your document is never uploaded to any server.

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