OCR PDF to Text
FreeExtract plain text from scanned PDF files using OCR
About OCR PDF to Text
When all you want is the words from a scanned PDF, a formatted document is overkill, you just need plain text you can paste anywhere. OCR PDF to Text reads the scanned pages and gives you the recognized content as a simple text file, clean and ready to reuse.
Upload your scanned PDF and the tool runs OCR and exports the text to a .txt file. It is free, runs in your browser, needs no account, and your file is processed only for the extraction and not stored. Plain text strips away layout and formatting, which is exactly what you want when you plan to copy the content into another document, a database, or a script.
Common uses
- Extract raw text from a scanned page
- Copy content from a scan into another app
- Get clean text for use in a script or database
- Pull quotes from a scanned document
- Convert a scan into a simple, lightweight file
How to use
- 1
Upload your file
Click the upload area or drag & drop your file. Supports APPLICATION/PDF. Up to 50 MB.
- 2
Click "Process — OCR PDF to Text"
Click the process button. Your file is converted instantly on our secure servers.
- 3
Download your result
Preview and download your converted file. No watermarks, no quality loss, no expiry.
Why ToolHub?
- 100% Free — no account needed
- Works in your browser — no software required
- Instant results
- Secure and private
- No data stored
- Simple to use
FAQ
What's in the output file?
You get a plain .txt file containing the recognized text, with formatting and images stripped away.
Will it keep the original layout?
No. Plain text doesn't preserve columns, fonts, or spacing. It's meant for reusing the words, not the design.
How accurate is it?
Accuracy depends on scan quality. Clear pages read well, while faint or skewed scans may have some errors to fix.
Can I use OCR PDF to Text on mobile?
Yes — ToolHub is fully responsive and works on iPhone, Android, tablets and all modern browsers. No app install needed.