PDFSnap › OCR – Extract Text
Extract text from a scanned PDF or image, free
Turn a scan or photo of a document into text you can copy, search and edit.
Need several steps at once? Just type what you want →How to use OCR – Extract Text
- Upload a PDF or imageChoose a scanned PDF, or a JPG or PNG photo of text.
- Pick the languageChoose English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic or Hindi.
- Extract and downloadPress “Process Now”. Copy the text or download it as a .txt file.
Why use PDFSnap
- Works on scanned PDFs and on photos.
- The first run downloads about 12 MB of language data, and then it works in your browser.
- Private by design: your files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to a server.
- Free, with no signup and no watermark on the result.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the text?
It depends on the scan. Clear, straight, high-resolution pages give the best results. Blurry or handwritten text is often wrong.
Does it create a searchable PDF?
No. It extracts the text and gives you a .txt file.
Is OCR – Extract Text really free?
Yes. There is no signup, no watermark and no paid plan. The site is supported by ads.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. Your file is processed by code running in your browser. The page only downloads the open-source libraries it needs (for OCR, also the language data), never your file.