OCR — Scan to Text

Extract selectable, searchable text from scanned PDFs and images. Free online OCR tool.

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or click to browse · PDF, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, WEBP · max 25MB

How to use OCR

  1. 1

    Upload

    Upload a scanned PDF or image file.

  2. 2

    Extract

    Click Process to run OCR and extract text.

  3. 3

    Use

    Copy the text, download as .txt, or send it to ZenDoc AI for editing.

Frequently asked questions

What file types does the OCR tool support?
You can upload scanned PDFs, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and WebP images. The tool extracts all readable text from the document.
Is the OCR tool free?
Yes — you can use it up to 3 times per day without an account, or 5 times per day with a free account. Pro users get unlimited access.
What languages does the OCR support?
The tool supports English by default and will auto-detect common Latin-script languages.
How accurate is the text extraction?
Accuracy depends on scan quality. Clear, high-resolution scans typically yield 95%+ accuracy. Handwritten text may have lower accuracy.

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