Universal OCR workspace

Scan once. Use the text anywhere.

Upload a scanned PDF or photo of printed paper. PDFSnacker recognizes the visible text, lets you correct it, then gives you the output you actually need.

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Recognized text: review & edit
OCR note: This tool is designed for printed text. Recognition quality depends on scan clarity, resolution, orientation, fonts and page layout. Handwriting and complex tables may need manual correction after conversion.

Questions people ask

How do I get the text out of a scanned PDF?

Drop the scan or a photo of the page, pick the language, and the text appears next to the page. Copy it, download it as a text or Word file, or make the PDF itself searchable.

Which languages does the OCR read?

English, French, Spanish, German and Arabic. English, French and Spanish also have a dictionary that corrects doubtful words.

Does it work with a photo taken with my phone?

Yes. A JPG or PNG of a page works like a scan. Good light and a straight-on shot give the best result.

Is the scan sent to a server for recognition?

No. The recognition engine is downloaded into your browser once and runs on your device. The scanned document never leaves it.

Is it free?

Yes. Every tool on PDFSnacker is free to use, with no account, no watermark and no limit on the number of files.