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    OCR PDF & Images

    Turn scans and images into editable text documents using advanced OCR technology.

    Upload PDF or Image

    Click to browse or drag and drop your file

    How to OCR PDF?

    Convert scanned documents and images into editable, searchable text in seconds.

    01

    Upload File

    Select the scanned PDF or image (JPG, PNG) you want to extract text from.

    02

    Select Language

    Choose the language of your document for maximum OCR accuracy.

    03

    Extract Text

    Click 'Extract Text' to start the advanced optical character recognition.

    04

    Copy or Save

    View the results, copy to clipboard, or download as TXT or HTML.

    Advanced OCR Engine

    Our OCR technology uses powerful neural networks to recognize text with incredible precision. It handles complex fonts, low-quality scans, and even slightly skewed images, ensuring you get the most accurate text possible from your documents.

    Smart Text Extraction

    Going beyond simple text, our tool detects page structure, including headings, lists, and table layouts. This means your extracted content isn't just a block of text—it maintains its original organization, saving you hours of re-formatting.

    Free & Secure

    Extract text from your documents for free with enterprise-grade privacy and security.

    No account or credit card required
    Direct in-browser processing
    Zero persistent file storage

    Privacy Guaranteed

    At PDFVertex, your documents are your business. Our OCR tool runs locally on your computer for selectable PDFs, and uses a secure, temporary environment for image-based scans. Your files are never stored or seen by anyone, ensuring complete confidentiality.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about OCR and text extraction.