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Image Lab/Visual OCR

OCR Document

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Extract editable
document text.

Read printed text from images and scanned PDFs locally with Tesseract OCR. Your documents stay in your browser and no API key is required.

Extract Text from Images and PDFs

About This Tool

Extract text from images and PDFs with OCR technology. Convert scanned documents to editable text. Free online OCR tool with high accuracy.

Key Features

  • Extract text from images
  • PDF OCR support
  • High accuracy recognition
  • Multiple languages
  • Copy extracted text
  • Preserve formatting

How to Use

  1. Click "Analyze Document" to upload an image or PDF
  2. Click "Extract Text" to begin text recognition
  3. Wait while local Tesseract OCR processes the document
  4. Review the extracted text in the output panel
  5. Copy to clipboard or download as a TXT file

Secure & Private

Your files are processed locally in your browser. No uploads to servers, ensuring complete privacy.

High Quality

Professional-grade processing with preserved formatting and quality output.

Fast & Easy

Process files in seconds with our intuitive interface. No software installation required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file types does OCR support?

Images (JPG, PNG, WebP) and PDF files up to 20MB are supported.

How accurate is the text extraction?

Local Tesseract OCR works best with sharp, high-contrast printed text. Handwriting and complex layouts may require manual correction.

Are tables and lists preserved?

Plain text and line breaks are preserved where possible. Complex table structures may require manual formatting.

Is my document uploaded anywhere?

No. OCR runs locally in your browser using Tesseract.js and PDF.js.