PDF OCR

Extract text from scanned PDF documents using Optical Character Recognition. Supports English and Indonesian text recognition.

Files are securely uploaded to our server for processing, then automatically deleted.

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PDF · Max 5MB · Up to 1 file

How to PDF OCR

1

Upload Scanned PDF

Select a scanned or image-based PDF file to extract text from.

2

OCR Processing

Text is recognized using advanced OCR technology. Choose language (English or Indonesian) for best accuracy.

3

Download Searchable PDF

Download a searchable PDF with recognized text layered over the original images.

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages are supported?
Currently English and Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) are fully supported for OCR.
How accurate is the text recognition?
Accuracy depends on scan quality. Clear, high-resolution scans yield 95%+ accuracy.
Will the original images be preserved?
Yes, the output is a layered PDF with searchable text overlaid on the original scanned images.
Can I edit the recognized text?
After OCR, convert the PDF to Word to edit the recognized text.
What if my scan is low quality?
OCR works best with 300 DPI scans. Lower quality may result in errors. Try our image enhancement tools first.

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