OCR a scanned PDF
Recognize text on scanned pages.
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.pdf · up to 50 MB per file 100 MB totalHelp and information
How to use
Get plain text from a PDF whose pages have been scanned or photographed.
- Choose suitable files.
- Adjust the result if needed.
- Click “OCR a scanned PDF” and download the finished file.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the processing performed?
- The file or text is sent to the server for processing. Before starting, read the terms and conditions on the tool page and agree to it. Download the finished result before the expiration date indicated on the page.
- What to do if the result is not suitable?
- Take the original file or text and try other settings in the steps above. Compare the new result with the previous one. The original files on your device remain unchanged.
Features and limits
Clear printed text is best recognized. Blurred letters and handwritten notes may be difficult to read. The text file does not save fonts and table layouts.
.pdf → .txt
50 MB / file; 100 MB in total; 20 files.
OCR is intended for printed Russian and English text.
The upload starts only after you agree and start processing. The result’s storage period will be shown when processing finishes.
The result will be TXT with recognized text and page marks. Be sure to check last names, numbers, dates and similar symbols against the original image.