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PDF OCR
Extract text from scanned or image-based PDF files using OCR. Each page is processed individually.
⏱️ OCR takes 30–90 seconds per page as it runs entirely in your browser. Best for scanned documents — selectable-text PDFs process faster with our PDF to Word tool.
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Drag & drop a scanned PDF
🔒 Files never leave your device. OCR runs 100% in your browser.
About PDF OCR
Use OCR to extract text from scanned PDF files. Convert image-based PDFs to searchable text. Free, browser-based.
This PDF OCR runs entirely in your browser, so files and data stay on your device.
How to use PDF OCR
- Add your file or paste your input.
- Adjust settings if available.
- Click the action button to process.
- Download or copy the result.
No uploads, no queues — just quick results with your PDF OCR task.
Why use WebToolsDen for PDF OCR?
- Private: processing happens locally in your browser.
- Fast: no file uploads or waiting on servers.
- Free: no accounts or subscriptions required.
PDF OCR tips and use cases
- Great for document workflows, sharing, and archiving.
- Works entirely in your browser for privacy.
- Best results with clear, high-quality files.