English OCR

Read English text from images and scanned PDFs.

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Select PDF file

or drop files here

🔒 Private: your files are processed in your browser and are never uploaded.

How to use English OCR

  1. Select a photo, screenshot or scanned PDF.
  2. Click Extract text.
  3. Copy the text or download it as a .txt file.
  4. Optionally create a searchable PDF.

Features

Frequently asked questions

How do I copy text from a scanned PDF?

Open English OCR, select the PDF, and click Extract text. The recognised text appears in a box that you can copy.

Is OCR always perfect?

No. Quality depends on the scan. Sharp, straight, high-contrast pages give the best results.

Are my files uploaded?

No. OCR runs in your browser.

Is English OCR free?

You get a few free runs every day. A Pdfboxi.in plan (from ₹29 for 7 days) unlocks unlimited use.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs inside your browser, so your files stay on your device.