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OCR PDF & Image to Text

Extract text from scanned PDFs and photos using browser-based OCR — free & 100% private

ℹ️ Runs 100% inside your browser using Tesseract.js WebAssembly. Initial neural model load takes ~5-10s.
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Click or drag & drop a PDF or image here
Scanned PDFs, JPG, PNG supported • 100% private

How to OCR Scanned PDFs and Photos to Text Online Free

Scanned paper documents, receipts, book pages, and mobile photos are saved as flat images with no selectable or searchable text. EasyToolz OCR PDF uses state-of-the-art Optical Character Recognition running right inside your web browser to transform image pixels into editable text.

  1. Upload scanned document: Drop your scanned PDF, JPEG, or PNG file into the tool above.
  2. Select language: Choose the document's language (English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, etc.) to ensure highest recognition accuracy.
  3. Run OCR: Click "Run OCR & Extract Text". Tesseract recognizes the characters and provides a confidence rating and word count.
  4. Copy or save: Copy the text directly or download as a .txt file for your notes, spreadsheet, or AI editor.

Why Use EasyToolz for OCR?

  • 100% Private in Browser: Unlike cloud OCR services that store your personal tax documents, invoices, or identity cards on remote servers, EasyToolz processes everything in local device RAM.
  • Multi-Language Neural Engine: Powered by Tesseract.js, the industry standard open-source OCR engine with neural character models.
  • Completely Free: No credit cards, subscriptions, or document quotas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is OCR and how does it work on PDFs?

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) analyzes shapes of letters and numbers in scanned photos and images, converting static pictures of text into editable, searchable digital characters.

Which languages are supported by this OCR tool?

EasyToolz supports English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), and Arabic.

Are my sensitive scanned documents uploaded to a remote server?

No. OCR runs 100% client-side in your browser using Tesseract.js WebAssembly. Your scanned IDs, receipts, and invoices never leave your computer.

Can I copy the recognized text or download as a .txt file?

Yes! You can copy the extracted text to your clipboard with one click or download it as a plain .txt file.