Free OCR Tools
v1.5OCR PDF to Text
Convert PDF documents to text with our free AI-powered OCR tool
Our advanced OCR technology accurately extracts text from scanned PDFs, images, and documents.
Whether you need to extract data from invoices, digitize old documents, or make PDFs searchable, our tool handles it all with precision and speed.
Upload PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file here or click to upload
Supported formats: PDF
How it works
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Upload your PDF
Drag and drop a PDF file or click to select one. Both digital PDFs and scanned documents work.
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OCR runs automatically
The OCR engine recognizes the text on every page, including scans and photos of documents converted to PDF.
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Copy or download the text
Review the extracted text, copy it to the clipboard, or download it as a .txt file.
Why use this tool
100% free, no signup
No account, no email, no watermarks. Upload a PDF and get your text in seconds.
Works with scanned PDFs
Built on OCR, so image-only PDFs from scanners and phone cameras are converted too — not just digital PDFs.
Nothing to install
Runs entirely in your browser. No desktop software, no browser extensions.
By the Airparser team
Built by the team behind Airparser, the AI document parser used to automate data extraction in production.
Frequently asked questions
Is this PDF to text converter free?
Yes — completely free, with no account or email required.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Yes. The tool uses OCR (optical character recognition), so it extracts text from scanned documents and image-only PDFs, not just digital ones.
What languages are supported?
25 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi. Select your document's language before uploading for the best accuracy.
How accurate is the OCR?
Accuracy depends on the source quality. Clear, high-resolution scans of typed text convert with very high accuracy; low-resolution photos or unusual fonts may produce occasional errors.
What happens to my files?
Files are uploaded over a secure connection and used only to run the conversion. If you need GDPR-compliant document processing with a DPA for business workflows, check out Airparser.
Can I extract specific fields like invoice numbers, totals, or dates instead of raw text?
That is exactly what Airparser does: you define the fields you need, and it returns structured data (JSON, Excel, Google Sheets) from any document.
Can I convert multiple PDFs at once?
This free tool processes one file at a time. For batch processing, automation, and an API, use Airparser.
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Need structured data, not just text?
Airparser automatically extracts fields like invoice numbers, totals, dates, and line items from PDFs, emails, and scans — and exports them to Google Sheets, Excel, or your app via Zapier, Make, n8n, and API.
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