Recognize text (OCR)
Find the words hiding in scans and photos.
or drag & drop here
PDF · JPG · JPEG · PNG · WEBPUp to 100 MB per file · 250 MB totalOCR can make mistakes. Check names, numbers and punctuation; TXT does not preserve page layout.
Three steps. Done.
Choose your file
Pick a file or drop it into the tool above.
Adjust your settings
Choose the options that work for your document.
Download your result
Your new file is ready to save. The original stays untouched.
Recognize text (OCR)
Recognise text from scanned PDF pages or JPG, PNG and WebP photographs.
How to get the result you need
- Select the language of the text and download a TXT file.
- Clear, straight and well-lit pages give better results; check names, numbers and punctuation because recognition can make mistakes.
- Accepted file formats
- PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP
- What you can download
- TXT
- Options
- Text recognition language
What to check before sharing
OCR can make mistakes. Check names, numbers and punctuation; TXT does not preserve page layout.
Each file can be up to 100 MB, with a 250 MB total. There are also limits on page counts and photo dimensions. Large files can take longer on a phone.
Good questions, simple answers
Do my files leave my device?+
No. Your files are processed in your browser and stay on your device. We do not upload or store your documents. The page only downloads the tools needed to make your changes.
Does this change my original file?+
No. Every tool creates a new file. Keep the original safely on your device and download the result when you are happy with it.
Good to know+
OCR can make mistakes. Check names, numbers and punctuation; TXT does not preserve page layout.
Supported files+
PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP
