Scanned PDF to Text
Convert scanned PDF files — the kind where you cannot highlight or copy any text — into editable text. This free OCR tool runs entirely in your browser, rendering each page locally and extracting text without uploading your files.
No Text Layer? No Problem.
Scanned PDFs are essentially photos stored inside a PDF container. The tool renders each page as an image and runs OCR on it locally. Your file never leaves your device. Multi-page scans show live per-page progress so you know exactly where you are.
How to Extract Text from a Scanned PDF
- 1 Drop your scanned PDF
Drag and drop the PDF file. The tool detects it automatically.
- 2 Watch per-page progress
Each page is rendered and OCR-processed one at a time with a live status.
- 3 Copy all extracted text
All pages are combined into a single result. Copy everything in one click.
Common Scanned PDF Types
Scanned Contracts
Pull text from signed agreements and legal documents scanned to PDF.
Bank Statements
Extract figures from scanned financial statements.
Medical Records
Convert scanned medical forms and reports to editable text — privately.
Old Book Scans
Digitize pages from scanned books and academic papers.
Tips for Best Results
- Scan at 300 DPI+: Higher DPI means sharper images and more accurate OCR
- Avoid skewed pages: Straight, aligned scans produce significantly better output
- Black text on white: High contrast between text and background is key
- Standard fonts: Printed text in common fonts is recognized most accurately
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