Turn a scanned PDF into one you can search and copy from
Recognise the printed words on a scanned PDF and export them as text, Markdown or JSON, or write them back as an invisible searchable layer.
OCR PDF & Image to Text workspace
Drop files here or browse files
Drop a file here or browse to start.
- Invisible text layer over the scan
- Text, Markdown, JSON or searchable PDF
- Eleven recognition languages
- Skips pages that already hold text
EditPDFKit renders each scanned page, recognises the printed words in your browser, and either exports them as text or writes them back into the PDF as a transparent layer you can search and select.
6 High-Accuracy OCR Superpowers (Tesseract AI • Searchable PDF & Text)
Extract unselectable text from scanned PDFs, book snapshots, and invoices into copyable text and searchable documents.
Most online OCR services limit you to 2 pages and lock text behind paywalls. EditPDFKit provides unlimited client-side OCR for free.
1. Client-Side Tesseract OCR Engine
Runs optical character recognition locally in your browser memory using WebAssembly. Recognizes scanned text with pinpoint accuracy.
2. Multilingual Document Support (10+ Languages)
Recognizes characters in English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Chinese with high precision.
3. 1-Click Copy Entire Text to Clipboard
Copy thousands of words from scanned books or legal briefs into your clipboard with a single tap for instant pasting.
4. Dual Output: Plain Text (.txt) or Searchable PDF
Download clean plain text (.txt) files for data analysis, or create a searchable PDF with invisible text layers beneath page scans.
5. Multi-Page Document Batch OCR
Process multi-page scanned chapters, contracts, and receipts sequentially with live character progress indicators.
6. 100% Confidential On-Device Processing
Your confidential contracts and tax papers never leave your device. All neural character recognition runs locally.
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How to OCR and Extract Searchable Text from Scanned PDFs
Simple 4-step walkthrough for fast, secure processing
Add the scan
Drop in the scanned PDF or an image, and set a page range if you only need part of a long document.
Pick the recognition language
Choose the language the document is printed in — the first run in a new language fetches its data.
Run the recognition
Start the extraction, watch the page-by-page progress, then check the word count and confidence figures.
Choose an output
Take plain text, Markdown or word-coordinate JSON, or download the searchable PDF with its invisible layer.
EditPDFKit vs. Cloud OCR APIs (Adobe Acrobat & Google Drive)
Why thousands of privacy-conscious users choose EditPDFKit over cloud converters
| Feature | EditPDFKit (editpdfkit.com) | Cloud OCR Portals (Adobe, Google Drive) |
|---|---|---|
| Where Files Are Processed | Directly on Your Device (Zero Uploads) | Uploaded to Remote Company Servers |
| Privacy & Safety | Zero Uploads • Files Never Leave Your Device | Files Uploaded and Retained on Remote Company Servers |
| Client-Side Tesseract OCR Engine | Local WebAssembly neural OCR with multilingual language dictionaries | Free tiers of cloud OCR tools commonly cap daily pages; check their pricing pages for current limits |
| Sensitive Financial & Legal Privacy | Invoices, bank statements, tax audits, and contracts process 100% inside local device RAM | Transmits confidential scanned documents across public networks to remote cloud servers |
| One-Click Clipboard & TXT Export | Instant copy to clipboard with character confidence score and direct .txt file download | Requires email entry or forces users through sign-up walls to access recognized text |
| Cross-Format Optical Recognition | Extracts text from multi-page PDFs, camera phone receipts, screenshots, and PNG/JPG images | Restricted to PDF only; requires installing heavy desktop software for images |
| Built-in Privacy Vault | Saved Privately on Your Device (View or delete anytime) | Saved on Cloud Servers (Cannot verify if or when deleted) |
| Daily Usage Limits | 100% Unlimited & Free Forever | Free tiers commonly cap daily files; check their pricing pages |
| File Size Limits | No Limits (Process files of any size) | Free tiers commonly cap upload size; check their pricing pages |
| Works Without Internet | Yes • 100% Offline (Works without Wi-Fi) | No • Fails without constant internet connection |
| Account & Sign In | No Signup • No Login • Zero Email Required | Commonly requires an account or email to use fully |
| Watermarks on Your Files | 100% Clean • No Watermarks Ever | Free tiers commonly add a watermark or charge to remove it; check their pricing pages |
How OCR PDF & Image to Text Works: Keep Your Files Safe & Private
See step-by-step how your files are processed. Everything happens right inside your browser — your files are never uploaded to the internet or shared with anyone.
1. Open on Your Device
When you pick a file, your browser opens it directly on your computer or phone. Your document stays on your device and is never uploaded anywhere.
2. Process in Your Browser
Your device does all the work right inside your browser. Because there are no server queues or waiting lines, your files are processed instantly.
3. Save in Private Vault
When you save your work, your file is stored securely inside your browser's private vault on your device. You can view or reopen it anytime, even without internet.
4. Download, Reuse, or Delete
Download your finished file, send it directly to another tool without re-uploading, or click 'Clear Vault' to permanently erase your files anytime with one click.
How You Can Prove Your Files Never Leave Your Device
Open this tool, turn off your Wi-Fi or turn on Airplane Mode, and drop your file. It will still edit, convert, or compress and let you download the result! This proves the tool works completely offline without sending anything to any server.
Press F12 on your keyboard (or right-click anywhere and choose "Inspect"), click on the Network tab, and process your file. You will see 0 bytes of your file sent over the web — absolute proof of 100% privacy.
WebAssembly Tesseract OCR Engines, Language Packs & Recognition Specs
Key features, device compatibility, and supported file types
Runs Directly on Your Device
Processed by your browser with zero waiting or upload lag
100% Private (0 Files Uploaded)
Safe for bank statements, IDs, tax forms, and confidential files
100% Watermark-Free
Clean original documents ready for official submissions
.pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp, .bmp
Drag & drop or paste directly from clipboard (Ctrl+V)
100% Free With No Limits
No account needed, no daily limits, no paywalls
Works on All Phones & Computers
iPhone, Android, Windows PC, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook
Need to Hit an Exact File Size Upload Limit?
Online job boards, immigration visa portals, universities, and court e-filing systems enforce strict KB ceilings. Select a calibrated target size solver below to compress without losing readability.
Legal & Court Portals
Strict compliance while keeping vector text razor sharp.
Exam, Job & Visa Portals
The ceiling UPSC, SSC, bank exam and visa forms set most often.
Job Portals & HR Forms
Ideal for resume attachments, certificates, and multi-page scans.
Email & Universities
Reduces large PDF decks under standard mail attachment limits.
Any Custom Limit
Set an exact target size with interactive compression preview.
Looking for a Free Alternative to Popular Cloud Tools?
Unlike cloud-based services that upload your files to remote servers or enforce hourly limits, EditPDFKit runs 100% in your browser.
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