OCR Scanned PDF to Text
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Convert PDF to an editable Word (DOCX) document.
How to use OCR Scanned PDF
- Choose your file (or drop it onto the page).
- Adjust the options shown.
- Select the action button and wait for it to finish.
- Review the result, then download it.
What to expect
A new file is created. Your original file is never modified.
- English only.
- Up to 25 pages at a time; large scans use a lot of memory.
- Handwriting, tables and unusual fonts are recognised less accurately.
- The first run downloads the OCR engine (about 15 MB) from this site.
Frequently asked questions
Does the searchable PDF keep the original look?
Yes — each page stays a picture, with an invisible text layer on top so you can search and copy.
Are my pages sent to an OCR service?
No. Recognition runs in your browser with engine files hosted on this site.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Every tool works without sign-up or login.
Is it safe for confidential documents?
Files are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded. Close the tab or select Clear to release them from memory.