OCR
Pull the words out of a photo, screenshot or scanned PDF and get plain text you can edit, search and paste anywhere.
Choose an image or PDFJPG, PNG, WebP or PDF. Multi-layout OCR and smart preprocessing enabled.
Select the main document language. OCR automatically tries multiple page layouts and preserves light/color information during preprocessing.
Your file never leaves this device. Processing happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and nothing is stored.
How to ocr
- Add an image or PDF. Sharp, straight-on, evenly lit pages read best.
- Pick the language. Choosing the right one matters more than image size.
- Extract and edit. Fix any stray characters in the box, then copy or download.
Extract text from photos, scans and PDF files in your browser. Free, no signup, nothing leaves your device.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages are supported?
English is loaded by default. Pick another language from the list before you run it and the matching model is fetched once, then cached by your browser.
Why is my result messy?
Recognition follows image quality more than anything else. Shoot straight on, fill the frame with the page, avoid shadows, and use at least 300 DPI when you scan. Small pictures are upscaled and contrast-corrected automatically before reading, but a blurry original stays blurry.
Can it read handwriting?
Not reliably. The engine is trained on printed type. Neat block capitals sometimes work; cursive rarely does.