OCR Text Extract reads the words out of a picture or a scanned PDF and gives you text you can copy, search and edit — a photographed page, a screenshot with no selectable text, a scanned contract.
Recognition runs in your browser, and the automatic mode reads Latin, Persian/Arabic and Cyrillic scripts in a single pass, so a mixed-language document does not need you to pick a language first.
How to use
Add a photo, a screenshot or a scanned PDF.
Leave the language on automatic, or choose specific languages for a faster, tighter pass.
Copy the extracted text, or download it.
FAQ
Which languages are recognised?
Automatic mode covers English, German, Persian, Arabic, Russian, French and Spanish in one pass. Selecting specific languages makes recognition faster and often more accurate.
Can it read a scanned PDF?
Yes. Each page is rendered and then recognised, so multi-page scans work — they simply take longer.
How accurate is it?
A sharp, straight, well-lit scan is read very reliably. Blurry photos, strong angles, handwriting and decorative fonts all reduce accuracy.
Is the image sent to a server?
No. Recognition happens on your own device, which is why it is safe for identity documents and contracts.