Convert scanned PDFs into searchable and editable documents with OCR technology. Extract text from images for easy editing and indexing.
OCR PDF in a few steps
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Open OCR PDF and drag your file into the upload area, or click to browse from your device.
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Adjust the available options to match what you need.
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Run the tool — all processing happens locally, in your browser, in seconds.
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Download the result. Your original file is never modified or uploaded.
What OCR PDF is good for
Private, sensitive documents
Contracts, IDs, medical records and financial statements should not be uploaded to a stranger's server. With OCR PDF, they never leave your device.
Working offline or on the move
On a plane, on a train, or behind a strict firewall — OCR PDF keeps working without a connection once loaded.
Quick, repeatable tasks
No accounts, no installs, no daily limits. Open the page, get the job done, and close the tab.
Frequently asked questions
- What languages does OCR support?
- The OCR engine supports a wide range of languages; pick the ones in your document for the best accuracy.
- Does OCR happen on a server?
- No. Text recognition runs locally in your browser using a WebAssembly build of Tesseract, so scanned documents stay private.
- Is OCR PDF free to use?
- Yes. OCR PDF is completely free, with no sign-up, watermarks, daily quotas, or file-size caps. You can process as many files as your device can handle.
- Are my files uploaded to a server?
- No. OCR PDF runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your documents never leave your device — there are no uploads, no servers, and nothing is stored or logged. That is what makes PDF-Atlas private by architecture.
- Does OCR PDF work offline?
- Yes. After the page has loaded once, the tool keeps working without an internet connection. You can also install PDF-Atlas as a desktop app or PWA for a fully offline experience.
- Is my data safe?
- Because all processing happens locally on your machine, your files are as safe as the device they sit on. Nothing is transmitted to PDF-Atlas or any third party.