Structural OCR
How to Use OCR on PDF
Upload PDF
Upload the scanned PDF or image-based PDF file.
Start OCR
Click start OCR. The tool will analyze each page and extract text.
Wait for Processing
OCR processing may take a few minutes depending on file size and page count.
Download Searchable PDF
Download your PDF with extracted, searchable text layer added.
Use Cases for Structural OCR
📄Document Processing
Use structural ocr to process and manage your PDF documents efficiently.
💼Business Documents
Perfect for handling business documents, contracts, reports, and presentations.
🎓Academic Work
Ideal for students and researchers working with academic papers and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the OCR?
OCR accuracy depends on image quality. Clear, high-resolution scans typically achieve 95%+ accuracy. Handwritten text accuracy varies.
Can OCR handle handwritten text?
Yes, but accuracy is lower than printed text. Best results come from clear, legible handwriting.
What languages are supported?
OCR supports many languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and more.
Is structural ocr free to use?
Yes, all our PDF tools are completely free with no usage limits or registration required.
Is my data secure?
Absolutely. All processing happens in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
What file formats are supported?
This tool supports application/pdf. Check the upload area for specific format requirements.
About OCR PDF
Extract text from scanned PDFs and images using Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Convert image-based PDFs into searchable, editable text documents. Perfect for digitizing paper documents, making scanned files searchable, and extracting text from images.
OCR Features:
- Recognizes printed and handwritten text
- Maintains document layout and structure
- Creates searchable PDFs
- Supports multiple languages