OCR PDF Online — PDF to Text

Run OCR on a PDF online: turn a scanned PDF or photo into text you can copy, download as a text file, or save as a searchable PDF. English and Hindi text are supported, and your file never leaves your device.

Free
Please read before you start

How well this works depends on your scan. Clear, straight, printed pages read best. Blurry, dark or tilted pages give more mistakes, and handwriting usually does not read at all. Please check the text carefully before you use it — we cannot promise it is error-free.

Add a PDF or photo Tap to choose a PDF or a photo of a document, or drag and drop it here. PDFs up to 25 MB and 100 pages; photos up to 20 MB.
    Language in the document

    Pick the language printed in your document. Choose English + Hindi if a page mixes both.

    How it works

    1. Pick a tool and add your file.
    2. Adjust the settings — everything is processed in your browser.
    3. Download the result. Your file never leaves your device.
    How accurate is the text?

    It depends on the page. A clear scan of printed text usually reads well, but mistakes do happen — a letter or word can be wrong. Always read through the result and fix anything important before you use it.

    What is a searchable PDF?

    It looks like your original file, but the words are also stored as real text inside it. That means you can search inside it (Ctrl+F), and select and copy words, just like a typed document.

    Do my photos get uploaded anywhere? Is it safe?

    No. Your photos and files never leave your phone or computer. Everything happens inside your browser, on your own device. We cannot see, save, or share your files.

    About this OCR PDF tool

    This OCR PDF online tool reads the words in scanned documents and photos so you can copy, search and reuse them — useful for certificates, mark sheets and notices that exist only as images. It recognises English and Hindi text, and can also give you back a searchable PDF with a text layer over the original scan. The recognition runs on your own device, so even personal documents are never uploaded.

    Which languages can the OCR read?

    English and Hindi. Pick the language that matches your document before you start — or run both for a mixed document. Choosing correctly makes a big difference to accuracy.