OCR PDF to Text — Free Online PDF Tool

Turn a scanned or image-only PDF into selectable, copyable text with OCR. Free, no sign-up — your file is deleted right after.

How to ocr pdf to text

1. Open the OCR PDF to Text tool and add your file — drag & drop or click to browse.
2. Each page is read with OCR and its text is extracted.
3. Download your result instantly — nothing is stored.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work on scanned documents?

Yes — OCR reads scanned and image-based PDFs page by page to recover the text.

Is it free?

Yes — every Genius tool is completely free, with no account, no watermark and no daily limits.

Are my files safe?

Files are sent over a secure HTTPS connection, processed, and automatically deleted right afterwards. Nothing is stored or shared.

Do I need to install anything?

No — it runs in your browser with no sign-up or software, and works on both phone and desktop.

Part of Genius Tools — a free suite of PDF, image and AI document tools.