Extract Text (OCR)
Turn scanned PDFs and photos into real, selectable text — fast, free, and completely private.
🔒 100% private — your files never leave your device
Drag & drop scans or photos
or click to browse — add a PDF and/or images
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Tip: OCR isn't perfect on faint or handwritten scans — give it a quick proofread.
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How it works
Three steps. No sign-up, no upload, no wait.
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Add your scans
Drop in a scanned PDF or photos of documents. Add as many as you like.
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Start OCR
Pick the language and tap Start. Each page is read right here, with a live progress bar.
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Copy or download
Grab the text with one tap, or save it as a .txt file — made entirely on your device.
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Private by design. Your files are read and recognised right here in your browser — never uploaded, never seen by us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OCR and when do I need it? ▼
OCR reads the letters inside a picture and turns them into real, selectable text. Use it for scanned PDFs and photos of pages, where the text is part of the image rather than actual text.
Which files can I add? ▼
Scanned PDFs and images such as JPG, PNG and WebP. You can mix a PDF and photos together in the same run.
How accurate is it? ▼
It's very good on clear, straight scans but not perfect on faint, skewed or handwritten pages. Always give the result a quick proofread before relying on it.
Can it read other languages? ▼
Yes. Pick the language of your document first for the best results. The first time you choose a language it takes a moment to get ready, then it runs on your device.
Why does it take a little while? ▼
Recognising text is real work and runs one page at a time on your own device — expect a few seconds per page. You can cancel a long job at any time.
Are my files uploaded anywhere? ▼
No. Everything runs entirely in your browser on your own device. Your files are never uploaded and we never see them.