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Scan to text (OCR)
Recognize text from supported scans in your browser.
Processing runs in this browser tab, without a document upload or account. Your device and browser extensions may still access files.
PDF, JPG or PNG · up to 4 MB · one file
Or drag and drop files here. Your files stay on this device.
Download-only results. No automatic upload.
- 1Choose files
- 2Check options
- 3Download & review
Get a useful result
How to extract text from a scan
Recognize English or German printed text from a supported scan and download UTF-8 text. The work runs inside the browser’s disposable OCR Worker.
- Choose the correct language and use a clear scan rather than a blurred photograph.
- Compare the text against the original before copying numbers, names or instructions.
Common questions
Will it keep the page layout?
No. The result is plain text. Tables, multiple columns and unusual reading order can need manual correction.
Can I make a searchable PDF instead?
Use Searchable PDF (OCR). It adds a text layer to rasterized selected pages rather than returning a plain-text download.