Image to text (OCR)
Extract editable text from images and scanned PDFs with OCR.
Your files stay in your browserDrag a scanned PDF or image here
or click to select it, processed on your device
How it works in 3 steps
Upload a scan
Drop a scanned PDF or a photo/image of a document.
Pick the language
Choose the language of the text so recognition is accurate.
Get the text
Copy the recognized text or download it as a .txt file.
OCR: turn scans into editable text, free
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) reads the text inside a scanned PDF or a photo and turns it into real, editable, copyable text. Perfect for digitising receipts, contracts, notes or book pages.
Everything runs in your browser using a self-hosted engine, so your documents are never uploaded and there is no watermark or sign-up.
Free, no watermark
No usage limits and no stamped files. The result is 100% yours.
Private by design
Everything is processed in your browser. Your documents are never uploaded.
Fast
No queues, no waiting: it uses the power of your own device.
No sign-up
No account and no email needed. Just open it and start working.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recognition done online?
No. The OCR engine runs entirely in your browser. Your scans and photos are never uploaded to any server.
Which languages are supported?
English, Spanish, French and German. Pick the one that matches your document for the best accuracy.
Does it work on photos, not just PDFs?
Yes. You can use a JPG or PNG photo of a document, receipt or book page, as well as scanned PDFs.
Why is the first run slower?
The first time, the browser loads the recognition engine and language data (a few MB) from this site and caches them. After that it is faster.