OCR PDF
Run OCR on scanned PDFs locally in your browser and export searchable PDF or text output. No uploads. Files never leave your device.
Privacy and trust
Processed locally in your browser. Files never leave your device.
- Processed locally in your browser
- Files never leave your device
- No account required for local processing
OCR is best-effort and can be slower on large files or mobile devices.
What this tool does
OCR PDF runs in your browser for local, private document handling. Process files directly on your device without a server-side upload step for core workflows.
- Local OCR with WebAssembly
- Searchable PDF output
- Text-only fallback export
- English and German language support
When to use OCR PDF
- Prepare documents quickly before sharing or archiving.
- Handle privacy-sensitive files without third-party upload workflows.
- Run practical browser-first tasks on desktop or mobile.
Quick start
- Upload the file or files you want to process.
- Choose options based on your output goal.
- Run processing locally in your browser.
- Download and review the output before sharing.
Need a walkthrough? Open practical guides in Learn or verify local processing behaviour in Verify Claims.
Tool workspace
Upload your file, choose options, and download the processed output in the result area.
Result experience
When processing finishes, a download action appears below. If output quality is not ideal, adjust options and run again.
Known limitations
OCR is best-effort and can be slower on large files or mobile devices. For complex files, run a quick output check before sharing or archiving.
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