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OCR PDF

Use OCR to recognize text in scanned PDF documents and supported images.

✨ Features

Recognize text from scanned PDF documents
Process supported images with OCR
Automatic language detection option
Multiple OCR language options
Fast OCR processing
Balanced and high-quality processing options
Secure online processing
No OCR software installation required

📖 How to Use

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Upload a scanned PDF or supported image.

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Choose the OCR language or use Auto Detect.

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Select the desired OCR quality.

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Start the OCR process.

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Wait for text recognition to complete.

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Download the processed document.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OCR?

OCR, or Optical Character Recognition, recognizes text contained in scanned documents or images so that the text can become searchable or machine-readable.

Can OCR convert a scanned PDF into searchable text?

Yes. OCR is designed to recognize text from scanned PDF documents.

Which OCR languages are supported?

The tool provides options including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Korean, along with Auto Detect.

What is the difference between Fast, Balanced and Best OCR quality?

These options provide different processing approaches so you can choose between speed and recognition quality according to your document.

Can I use OCR on an image?

Yes. The configured OCR tool accepts supported image files as well as PDF documents.

Can OCR recognize handwritten text?

OCR performance depends on the document and text quality. Printed or clearly scanned text generally provides better recognition results than handwriting.

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