How to Convert a Scanned PDF to Word
A scanned PDF is really just an image — you can't edit it until the text is recognized.
Open the OCR — Image to Text toolOCR reads the words off the scanned page and gives you selectable, editable text you can paste straight into Word and reformat.
Upload your scanned page below, run recognition, and copy the text into your document.
Steps to Convert a Scanned PDF to Word
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.
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OCR — Image to Text runs free in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Open OCR — Image to TextFrequently asked questions
Why can't I edit my scanned PDF directly?+
Because it's stored as a picture of the page, not as text. OCR converts that picture into real characters you can edit.
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.