OCR – scanned PDF to text
Recognize text in scans, in Hindi, English and 10 more Indian languages.
🔒 Your files never leave your deviceHow to use
- Add a scanned PDF or photos
- Choose the language and output
- Download searchable PDF, Word or text
About this tool
OCR reads the text in scanned pages and photos. Save a searchable PDF that looks exactly like the original, or export to Word or plain text. Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia and Urdu are supported.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages are supported?
English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia and Urdu. You can combine English and Hindi.
Why is OCR slow the first time?
The language data downloads once, then it is faster.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. OCR – scanned PDF to text runs inside your browser, so your document never leaves your phone or computer. Close the tab and nothing is kept.
Is OCR – scanned PDF to text free?
Yes. You can use it free without creating an account. Premium removes file-size and batch limits for heavy users.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. It works in Chrome, Safari and every modern browser on Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. You can also install Pixel Path PDF as an app from your browser menu.