OCR Text Extractor
Extract text from an image or PDF using OCR. Useful for scanned documents, receipts, and photos of notes when you need editable, copyable text.
OCR (optical character recognition) converts pixels into text. The output depends on scan quality and layout — but for clean scans it can save a lot of manual typing.
Need to convert images to a PDF first? Try image to PDF.
How to extract text with OCR
Upload a clear file and review the output.
1. Upload an image or PDF
Clear scans produce better results than photos with glare.
2. Choose language (if available)
Match the document language for higher accuracy.
3. Copy and edit
Proofread and fix formatting (OCR isn’t perfect).
Common uses
Scanned PDFs and photos
Extract text from scans when you can’t copy/paste from the original document.
Receipts and invoices
Pull text to help with searching, indexing, or manual review.
Notes and whiteboards
Convert photographed notes into editable text.
Searchable archives
Make a collection of images more searchable by extracting text for indexing.
Common pitfalls
Image quality matters
Low resolution, blur, glare, and skewed angles reduce OCR accuracy. Use a clear scan where possible.
Fonts and handwriting
Stylized fonts and handwriting are harder to recognize than printed text.
Language selection
OCR works best when the selected language matches the document.
Sensitive documents
OCR may require processing your file to generate text output. Avoid uploading sensitive documents unless you trust the workflow for this tool.
What this tool supports
| Feature | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Extract text from images | Yes | Great for scans and screenshots. |
| Extract text from PDFs | Yes | Works best when pages are clear. |
| Copyable results | Yes | Edit and copy the extracted text. |
| Signup required | No | No account needed. |
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Need text from a scan?
Upload a clear image or PDF and extract editable text.