OCR PDF
Extract text from scanned PDFs and convert to editable Word.
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How to OCR PDF
Free OCR for PDF: turn a scanned PDF into an editable Word document, with no sign-up and no watermark.
- Upload a scanned or image-based PDF.
- Choose the document language for the best accuracy.
- Press Run OCR to Word and download the editable .docx.
OCR PDF FAQ
What is OCR for a PDF?
OCR (optical character recognition) reads the text inside a scanned or image-based PDF and turns it into real, selectable, editable text.
How do I OCR a PDF to Word for free?
Upload the PDF, choose the document language and press Run OCR to Word. You get an editable .docx - free, no sign-up, no watermark.
Which languages are supported?
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German. Pages that already contain text are kept exactly; only scanned pages are OCR'd.
Is there a page limit?
To keep it fast and free, OCR runs on up to 50 pages per file.