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OCR PDF Online Free — Extract Text from Scanned PDFs

Recognize and extract editable text from scanned PDF documents and images using Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

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How It Works

OCR PDF Text Extractor in 4 Easy Steps

Convert PDF to TXT in seconds — no sign-up, no upload, no catch.

  1. 1

    Upload Scanned PDF

    Select your scanned PDF or document image.

  2. 2

    Run OCR Recognition

    Scans document images to recognize text characters.

  3. 3

    Download Extracted Text

    Get editable plain text or formatted PDF output.

Use Cases

Why convert PDF to TXT?

  • Extract text from scanned book pages
  • Convert scanned receipts or invoices to editable text
  • Digitize physical paperwork

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Format Comparison: PDF vs TXT

Feature / PropertyPDF FormatTXT Format
Primary CategorySource Document / MediaTarget Converted File
Browser CompatibilityStandard Compatible100% Universal Support
File CompressionUncompressed / Original StructOptimized & Portable
Privacy & EncryptionPreserved during conversionEncrypted output supported
Typical Use CaseEditing & Content CreationSharing, Archiving & Publishing
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! OCR recognizes English, Spanish, French, German, Bengali, and common character sets.