Extract Text from Scans and Images (OCR)
Turn scanned PDFs and photos into plain text you can copy, search and quote.
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or choose from your device
PDF, JPG, PNG Files are only sent when you start the job.
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Uploaded files are stored temporarily and removed when they expire. An accepted job keeps running even if you close the page.
Good to know
OCR output is plain text; the original layout may not be kept.
How to use OCR Text Extraction
No software to install, just a few steps in your browser.
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Choose your file
Choose a scanned PDF (up to 20 pages) or a JPG/PNG.
- 2
Start the job
Select English, Turkish or both.
- 3
Download
Download the text as a TXT file.
Popular tasks with Extract text (OCR)
Pick the guide closest to your situation; steps and tips are ready.
- Students & examsConvert Lecture Slides and PDF Notes to WordProfessors often share notes you cannot type into. Convert them to Word so you can build your own summary, highlight key points and add comments.
- Students & examsConvert a Thesis or Research Paper PDF to WordLost the Word file of your thesis or paper? Convert the PDF back into an editable document instead of retyping it.
- Legal & court filingCopy Text from a Scanned PDF or Photo (OCR)Cannot select the text in a scanned order, report or letter? Run OCR to turn the image into plain text you can copy and quote.
- Accounting & financeConvert a Bank Statement PDF to ExcelPull the transaction tables from your online-banking PDF statement into Excel so you can filter, total and categorize spending.
Why DoctorConverter?
Free, no sign-up, and your files are only kept temporarily.
English & Turkish
Recognition for English, Turkish or both languages together.
Free, no install
No software to download and no account to create. It runs in any browser.
Private by default
Encrypted transfer, session-only access and automatic deletion when files expire.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about OCR Text Extraction.
Is the layout kept?
No. OCR returns plain text; layout is not preserved.
Does it read handwriting?
It is built for printed text; handwriting accuracy is low.
Related tools
Three steps,
and you are done.
- 1
Choose a tool
Pick the right tool and check its limits.
- 2
Add your file
Drag and drop, then adjust the settings.
- 3
Get the result
Start the job and download your output.
Your file. Your control.
Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection only when you start a job. They are deleted when they expire, and you can delete them earlier at any time.
Got a question?
Which tools are available?
Ten tools: merge, compress and edit PDF pages, PDF ↔ Word, PDF ↔ Excel, PDF ↔ JPG/PNG and OCR text extraction. Each tool shows its limits in the job panel.
Where do my files go?
When you start a job, files are sent to our server over an encrypted connection, are only reachable from your session and are deleted when they expire. Early deletion closes access immediately.
Do PDF → Word and Excel keep the original layout?
PDF → Word rebuilds fonts, images, tables and columns into an editable document; complex designs may differ. PDF → Excel extracts detected tables; run OCR first for scanned documents.
Which files can I use?
Depending on the tool: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, JPG and PNG. Password-protected PDFs and Office files with macros or external links are not supported. Size and page limits are shown in the job panel.