OCR Text Extractor
Extract readable and selectable text from scanned PDF documents.
Drop Scanned PDF or Images to Extract Text
Supports PDFs · 20 MB limit per file
Recognition Language
Select the primary language of the text in your document
About OCR Text Extractor
Extract text layers and recognize characters from scanned PDF documents and image files directly in memory.
Key Features & Benefits
- Extracts text streams and embedded character data
- Download as .txt or .doc Word file
- One-click Copy to clipboard
- Zero storage guarantee
How to Use OCR Text Extractor
- 1
Upload your scanned PDF document.
- 2
View the recognized text in the editor.
- 3
Copy text or download as a text/word file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful Guides & Tutorials
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