OCR PDF — extract text from scans
Convert scanned PDFs and image-based files to searchable text. Free, private.
- Best results on clearly scanned, high-contrast documents.
- Select the correct language for better accuracy.
- Processing multiple pages can take a minute - be patient.
How to use
Select a scanned PDF or image-based PDF that contains text you want to extract.
Select the language of the text in the document for better accuracy.
Click "Extract Text" and copy the recognised text or download it as a .txt file.
Why use OfflinePDFy?
Files never leave your device. Zero uploads.
No account, no subscription, no limits.
Install as a PWA and use without internet.
Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Frequently asked questions
What is OCR?+
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts images of text — such as scanned documents — into actual selectable and copyable text.
What languages does OCR support?+
Over 10 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and more.
How accurate is the OCR?+
Accuracy depends on scan quality. Clear, high-resolution scans with standard fonts give the best results.
Is OCR free?+
Yes, completely free using Tesseract.js. No account or upload required.