Core workflow
AI OCR
Convert image-only PDFs into text that can be read, searched, and copied.
Free Online PDF OCR
Don't retype documents. Upload your scanned PDFs and let our AI recognize the text, preserving the original layout and structure. This tool is specifically designed for turning 'flat' images into workable text.
Input type
Scanned PDFs
Use this when text cannot be selected, copied, or searched in the original file.
Output
Text + Markdown
The result is meant for reading and reuse, not just raw OCR text.
What OCR improves
Before: fixed PDF page
A scanned PDF is a stack of page images. Search, copy, text resizing, and screen reading often fail because there is no usable text layer.
After: readable output
- Recognized text becomes searchable and copyable.
- Paragraphs are rebuilt into a cleaner reading order.
- Repeated headers, footers, and page numbers are removed when possible.
- The output can be saved as a readable article or Markdown.
Best fit use cases
Old scans
Recover readable text from image-only reports, booklets, letters, and archived PDFs.
Research material
Turn scanned papers into text that is easier to quote, search, and summarize.
Knowledge bases
Convert scan-heavy PDFs into Markdown-style content for docs, notes, and RAG workflows.
Why use this tool?
Searchable Text
Turn 'image-only' PDFs into text you can actually search through and copy.
Fast Processing
Most documents are processed in under 10 seconds using Google Gemini AI.
No Installation
Works entirely in your browser. No heavy software to download or install.
How it works
1
Select File
Choose a PDF from your computer.
2
Process
Our AI runs OCR to digitize the content.
3
Export
View as readable article or download as markdown.
PDF OCR online (free) - tips for better results
- Scanned PDF? This tool is made for image-based PDFs where you cannot select text.
- Low quality scans: Higher contrast and straight pages improve accuracy.
- Multi-language documents: We keep the original language and formatting as much as possible.
- Cleaner output: We remove page numbers and repeated headers/footers so the result reads like an article.
AI OCR vs plain text extraction
Need
Original PDF
PDF2Mobile
Scanned pages
Plain extraction returns little or no text.
OCR reads page images before building the output.
Structure
Raw OCR can mix columns, captions, and footers.
The pipeline tries to preserve paragraphs, headings, and natural flow.
Reuse
Copying from a scan is usually impossible.
The converted result can be copied, searched, and saved.
What to expect
- Blurry, skewed, low-contrast scans reduce OCR accuracy.
- Handwriting works best when it is clear and legible.
- Tables and diagrams may be simplified into text-first descriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a page limit?
No hard limits - we process PDFs of all sizes, though very large documents may take longer.
Does it work on scanned PDFs (images) or only text PDFs?
It is designed for scanned PDFs and image-based documents. If your PDF already contains selectable text, we can still extract and clean it.
Can I use it for free?
Yes. You can run OCR online for free and keep the result in your library.
Is my data private?
Yes. We process your file securely and you control your documents in your library.
Which languages are supported?
We support many languages (including English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and more). The OCR keeps the original language of your document.
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