Useful capabilities
What the tool can do
The tool uses modern browser document libraries, so routine processing can happen without uploading the selected PDF to OceanofTools.
Private browser-based PDF processing
OCR PDF and Images
Recognize printed text in scanned PDF pages, photos and screenshots, then copy or download the extracted content.
Local processing
No signup
Mobile friendly
Free
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Simple workflow
How to use OCR PDF and Images
- 1Choose your file
Select the document you want to process.
- 2Set the options
Choose pages, quality, layout or other settings.
- 3Download the result
Process the file and save the new document.
Honest limitations
What to know before converting
- OCR accuracy depends on scan sharpness, language, handwriting and page layout. The searchable PDF output is a clean text reconstruction rather than the original scan with an invisible text layer.
Frequently asked questions
OCR PDF and Images FAQ
Is this PDF tool free?
Yes. It is free to use and does not require an account.
Are my files uploaded?
The selected files are processed locally in your browser. The HTML-to-PDF URL importer downloads only the public webpage URL you enter.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, although large files process more reliably on a desktop device with more memory.
Found a problem?
Tell us the browser, device and file type that caused the issue.