OCR PDF to Text
Pull readable, copyable text out of scanned PDFs and images. Recognition runs entirely on your device.
🔒 100% on-device — your files never leave your browser.
The first run downloads the open-source OCR engine and language model (~15 MB, cached afterwards). Your document is processed locally and is never uploaded.
Use OCR PDF to Text as an app
Install it and OCR PDF to Text gets its own icon, opens in its own window without browser chrome, and keeps working with no connection — because it never needed a server in the first place.
Installing copies the tool itself to your device. It adds no accounts, no tracking, and no way for your files to leave your machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my document stay private?
Yes. Text recognition runs entirely on your device — your document is never uploaded. Only the open-source OCR engine is downloaded on first use.
Which languages are supported?
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. Pick the language that matches your document for the best accuracy.
Why is the first run slower?
The first run downloads the OCR engine and language model (~15 MB), which is then cached for next time. OCR works best on clear, high-resolution scans.