PDF to Text Converter with Free OCR (Private & Offline)

Convert PDFs, images, screenshots, Word & Excel files to editable text in seconds. Your files never leave your device — 100% client-side processing for maximum privacy and security.

No Sign-Up
Unlimited
Works Offline
100+ Languages

Upload Your File to Extract Text

Drag & drop or click to upload PDF (text or scanned), images (JPG/PNG/WebP). Our intelligent system auto-detects the file type and chooses the best extraction method for maximum accuracy.

Supported: PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF
Max Size: Unlimited (processed locally)
Privacy: Files never uploaded to servers

Language packs download on first use — supports 100+ languages

Ready to extract text

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Why You Need an OCR Text Extractor

In today's digital world, OCR transforms static images and non-editable files into searchable, editable text, saving hours on manual tasks.

Business Efficiency

Streamline invoice processing, contract reviews, and compliance by extracting dates, amounts, and signatures automatically.

  • Automate expense reports from receipts, reducing data entry by 80%.
  • Integrate with tools like Google Docs or databases for faster proposals.
  • Support global teams with multilingual extraction (e.g., Hindi, Arabic).

Educational Benefits

Digitize book scans, lecture slides, or historical clippings without retyping.

  • Extract quotes from PDFs for essays or presentations in seconds.
  • Enable searchability in archived materials for quick referencing.
  • Promote accessibility for visually impaired users via screen readers.

Legal & Healthcare

Accelerate case preparation and record-keeping while maintaining compliance.

  • Pull clauses from affidavits or court docs for evidence review.
  • Digitize prescriptions and patient records HIPAA-safely.
  • Reduce physical scans, supporting paperless, eco-friendly workflows.

Creative & Freelance

Extract from mockups, ads, or client shares for inspiration and deliverables.

  • Convert screenshots from emails or video calls into editable notes.
  • Handle handwritten notes or business cards effortlessly.
  • Boost productivity in remote collaboration without tedious transcription.

How Our OCR Works: Step-by-Step

Our client-side tool uses advanced browser tech for simple, secure extraction.

1

Upload & Preview Your File

Drag-drop PDFs, images, or paste screenshots. Auto-detect format (JPG, PNG, PDF) and show instant preview with thumbnails for multi-page docs.

2

Select Language & Pages

Choose from 100+ languages (English, Hindi, Arabic, etc.)—packs cache for offline use. For PDFs, pick pages via dropdown or thumbnails.

3

Process with Smart Extraction

For text PDFs, use native parsing via PDF.js. Scanned files get OCR via Tesseract.js: render to canvas, auto-crop, enhance contrast, binarize, and sharpen for 95%+ accuracy.

4

Review & Export Results

Edit extracted text in the textarea, copy to clipboard, download TXT, or translate. All local—no servers involved, sub-10s results.

Powered by WebAssembly for privacy & speed. Verify no uploads in dev tools. Ideal for any device or connection.

Why Choose Our OCR?

Stand out from cloud-based tools with privacy-first design, unlimited access, and pro-grade features.

Ultimate Privacy

  • • 100% client-side—no uploads
  • • GDPR/CCPA compliant
  • • Offline after setup

Blazing Speed

  • • Under 10s processing
  • • 100+ languages
  • • Mobile-responsive

Free & Unlimited

  • • No limits or sign-ups
  • • Editable outputs
  • • Better than paid tools

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common queries. For more, contact us anytime.

What is OCR?

OCR uses AI to convert image pixels into editable text, unlike scanning which only creates images. Our tool analyzes patterns for 95%+ accuracy.

Is processing truly private?

Yes—all client-side in your browser. No uploads, storage, or tracking. Verify in network tab; compliant with GDPR/CCPA.

What formats are supported?

PDFs (unlimited pages), images (JPG/PNG/WebP/GIF, 50MB+), clipboard pastes. Convert Word/Excel to PDF for optimal results.

How accurate is extraction?

95-99% on clear docs; preprocessing boosts low-quality scans by 30%. Factors: contrast, fonts.

Does it support multiple languages?

Over 100, including Hindi, Arabic, Chinese. Packs download once (~5-50MB) for offline use.

Is it mobile-friendly?

Fully responsive for phones. Offline after language setup; ideal for travel. Use Chrome/Firefox for best speed.

How long does it take?

2-10s per image/page; real-time progress. Batch large files via page selection.

Is usage limited?

Unlimited and free—no accounts or caps. Built on open-source for community value.

Why Our Free OCR Tool is Different

Unlike other OCR services that upload your files to remote servers, we process everything directly in your browser.

100% Private & Secure

Your documents never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser using advanced WebAssembly technology.

Lightning Fast Processing

No server upload delays or queue times. Text extraction starts immediately after file selection. Most documents process in under 10 seconds.

Unlimited & Free Forever

No file size limits, no page restrictions, no watermarks, and no hidden fees. Extract text from 100-page PDFs or high-resolution scans without paying a cent.

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