Ocr PDF
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About Ocr PDF
Recognize words in scanned PDF pages to create a searchable document. Recognition accuracy depends on scan quality, language and how clearly the words are printed.
Ocr PDF requires server processing. The chosen source file is uploaded for this task, and its conversion job is deleted after download. Server capacity controls availability; the file selection limit is 1 GB.
How to use ocr pdf
- 1
Choose scanned PDF pages with clearly printed words.
- 2
Match the recognition language to the document and start OCR.
- 3
Search the downloaded PDF and check names, dates and numbers.
Common questions
What does OCR PDF do to a scanned document?
It recognizes printed words in scanned pages to produce a searchable PDF. Recognition errors are possible.
Which language should I choose for PDF recognition?
Choose the language matching the document from the Text language menu. A mismatched language can reduce accuracy.
Will OCR PDF recognize handwriting perfectly?
No. Handwriting, blur, low contrast and unusual layouts can cause errors. Check important names, numbers and dates.
Is OCR PDF the same as PDF to Text?
No. PDF to Text extracts an existing text layer. OCR attempts to recognize words that are stored as pictures.
Which settings can I adjust in Ocr PDF?
Ocr PDF exposes text language. These choices apply to this task's output, so inspect the saved file after changing them.
Does Ocr PDF upload my file for processing?
Ocr PDF uses server processing rather than local conversion. Your source file is uploaded for this operation and the job is deleted after download. It can run only while server capacity is available.