Merge PDFs
Combine multiple PDF files into one document.
PDF OCR
Extract selectable text from scanned PDF pages with OCR. Use native text when available and OCR when a document is image-based.
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About PDF OCR
PDF OCR turns scanned pages and image-heavy PDFs into copyable text in the browser. It is useful for receipts, notes, forms, and screenshots when you need searchable text without installing a desktop OCR app.
When to use it
Scanned Notes
Extract text from scanned study notes or meeting pages.
Receipts and Forms
Copy useful text from receipts, forms, and document photos.
Search Preparation
Create text you can paste into documents, spreadsheets, or search tools.
Questions and answers
Does OCR work on every scan?
OCR quality depends on image clarity, page angle, and text size.
Is the PDF uploaded?
OCR runs in the browser for this tool.
Choose the operation that matches your document: merging combines files, splitting selects pages, conversion changes formats and compression targets file size. Keep an original copy and inspect the exported document.
Read about data handling and clearing saved local work
Practical guides
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