How to Convert PDF to Text with OCR

1. Upload your PDF – Select a PDF file from your computer or drag and drop it
2. Choose options – Select language, pages to convert, and output format
3. Process the file – Our OCR engine will extract text automatically
4. Get your text – Copy or download the extracted text for your needs

About PDF OCR Technology

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for PDFs converts scanned documents and image-based PDFs into editable and searchable text. This technology recognizes text in documents that would otherwise be just images of text.

Types of PDFs Supported

Common Uses of PDF OCR

• Extract text from scanned contracts and agreements
• Convert PDF invoices to editable data
• Make old scanned documents searchable
• Digitize printed books and manuals
• Process PDF receipts for expense tracking

Tips for Best OCR Results

• Use high-quality scans (300dpi or higher)
• Ensure good contrast between text and background
• Select the correct document language
• For multi-page documents, process in smaller batches
• Clean images produce better recognition results

Limitations of PDF OCR

While modern OCR technology is very advanced, it has some limitations:

• Handwritten text recognition is less accurate than printed text
• Complex layouts may not be preserved perfectly
• Low-quality scans may produce errors
• Some special characters may not be recognized correctly
• Very large documents may take longer to process