How to Convert a Scanned PDF to Text
Need the words out of a scanned document so you can search, copy, or edit them?
Open the OCR — Image to Text toolOCR turns the scanned image into plain text in seconds, ready to drop into any editor, email, or note.
Upload your scan below and copy the recognized text.
Steps to Convert a Scanned PDF to Text
Upload the scan or image
Add a scanned page, photo, or screenshot that contains text.
Run recognition
The tool reads the text directly in your browser.
Copy or save the text
Grab the extracted text and paste it wherever you need it.
Works on photos and scans
Recognizes text from camera photos, scanned pages, and screenshots alike.
100% private
Everything happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nothing is stored, shared, or seen by anyone but you.
Free, no sign-up
No account, no watermark, and no install. Use it as many times as you need, completely free.
Ready to start?
OCR — Image to Text runs free in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Open OCR — Image to TextFrequently asked questions
How accurate is the text extraction?+
Clean, printed scans give excellent accuracy. Low-resolution or skewed scans may need a quick proofread.
What languages are supported?+
English works out of the box, with strong support for common Latin-script languages.
Does it work on handwriting?+
OCR is built for printed text. Clear printed documents give the best results; handwriting is hit or miss.