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OCR PDF

Extract selectable text from scanned PDF files with local OCR, confidence scoring, and batch page handling.

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OCR PDF

Convert scanned PDFs into editable text in your browser.

OCR PDF

Use OCR PDF for invoices, contracts, statements, books, and archive scans.

OCR PDF

Works best with clean 200-300 DPI scans and high contrast text.

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About OCR PDF

OCR PDF recognizes text inside scanned or image-only PDF pages and returns editable text for review and download.

Choose the right tool: Use this page when the input is a PDF and the desired result is text. Use Make PDF Searchable when you need a PDF with a searchable text layer.

Important limitations

  • Recognition accuracy depends on scan resolution, language, contrast and page alignment.
  • Complex tables and columns may need manual cleanup.

File handling and privacy

Selected files are processed in your browser and do not need to be uploaded to Nexynto Tools servers.

OCR PDF FAQ

What kind of PDF needs OCR?

Scanned and image-only PDFs need OCR when their visible text cannot be selected or searched.

Does OCR PDF create a searchable PDF?

This page focuses on extracting text. Use Make PDF Searchable for a PDF containing an OCR text layer.

Can I choose the OCR language?

Yes. Choose the language that best matches the document before recognition.

Why can OCR text contain mistakes?

Blur, skew, handwriting, low contrast and unusual fonts can reduce recognition quality.

Are scanned PDFs uploaded?

Selected files are processed in your browser and do not need to be uploaded to Nexynto Tools servers.

Which PDF files and outputs are supported?

Upload PDF files, review recognized pages, and download editable plain text. For a PDF result, use Make PDF Searchable.

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How OCR makes scanned PDFs searchable

OCR interprets page pixels as characters while preserving page order for review.

  • Choose the matching recognition language
  • Inspect low-confidence names and numbers
  • Export text only after page review

Why some scans need review

Resolution, skew, shadows and compressed text directly affect recognition.

  • Use a clean 200–300 DPI source
  • Try contrast cleanup for faded scans
  • Verify dates, totals and identifiers manually