Turn scanned files and document photos into text you can copy and search. Arabic, English and French are supported together, and you get a searchable PDF that keeps the original look with a hidden text layer.
How to use it
- Choose a scanned PDF or images.
- Select the document languages and output.
- Click “Extract text”, then copy it or download the files.
Features
- Arabic, English and French recognition.
- Searchable, copyable PDF that keeps the layout.
- Ready TXT file.
- Runs in the browser without uploading.
How to get the most accurate result
| Factor | Good result | Poor result |
|---|---|---|
| Scan quality | 200–300 dpi, straight page | Blurry, skewed or shaky photo |
| Type of text | Clear printed text | Handwriting or decorative fonts |
| Lighting and contrast | Dark text on a light background | Shadows, coloured backgrounds, stamps over text |
Common uses
- Searching an archive of scanned contracts or invoices for a client name or number.
- Copying a paragraph from a printed book instead of retyping it.
- Preparing a file for PDF to Word, which needs real text.
Always check numbers and names after extraction — one wrong character in an account number or date changes the meaning.
Privacy and security
“OCR PDF” runs entirely in your browser using trusted open-source libraries. Your files are never uploaded to a server and no copy is kept, so your documents stay private. It is free and needs no sign-up.
Tip: Clearer scans give better results. Enable only the languages actually in the document for speed.