PDF OCR
Extract searchable text from scanned PDFs and images
Extract Text (OCR)
Drop PDF or image here
or click to browse • PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP
How to Use PDF OCR
- 1 Upload a scanned PDF or image file (JPG, PNG, WebP)
- 2 Select the document language for better accuracy
- 3 Click "Start OCR" and wait for processing
- 4 Preview the extracted text and make any corrections
- 5 Download as plain text, searchable PDF, or Word document
What You Get
Advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) powered by Tesseract. Converts scanned documents and images into editable, searchable text. Supports 100+ languages including Estonian, English, German, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and more.
Input: Scanned contract (5 pages)
Output: Fully searchable PDF with selectable text
Input: Photo of a receipt
Output: Plain text ready to copy into spreadsheet
Input: Old newspaper clipping
Output: Editable Word document
Input: Book page photo
Output: Text file you can edit or translate
How to extract text from a scanned PDF for free?
Upload your scanned PDF to SwiftPDF OCR, select the document language, and click Start OCR. The text will be extracted in seconds - 100% free, no signup required.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to searchable PDF?
Yes. After OCR processing, select "Searchable PDF" as export format. This adds an invisible text layer so you can search, select and copy text while keeping the original appearance.
What is the best free OCR software online?
SwiftPDF OCR runs entirely in your browser using Tesseract.js. Unlike other tools, your files are never uploaded - processing happens locally on your device. Supports 100+ languages.
How to copy text from an image or photo?
Upload the image (JPG, PNG, or WebP) to SwiftPDF OCR. After processing, copy the extracted text directly or download as a text file.
Is online OCR safe for confidential documents?
SwiftPDF is the safest option - your files never leave your device. All OCR processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
How accurate is OCR for printed text?
Modern OCR achieves 95-99% accuracy on clear printed text. Results depend on image quality and resolution. Higher quality scans (300+ DPI) give better results.
Your files never leave your device. All OCR processing happens locally in your browser.