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Scan & OCR

Extract Text

Get the text out, running OCR automatically if needed.

Options

Switches

Add a file to begin.

How it works

  1. 1Upload your file — drag it in or pick it from your device.
  2. 2Choose the options you need; defaults work for most files.
  3. 3Press Process and watch the progress in real time.
  4. 4Download the result. Anonymous files are deleted shortly after.

What this tool does

  • Accepts: .pdf · one file at a time
  • Produces: plain, json
  • Runs on: the ocr worker, in an isolated process with a 15-minute ceiling
  • Account: not required — daily anonymous limit applies
  • API: available as toolSlug: "extract-text"

Questions

How is this different from PDF to Text?

PDF to Text reads an existing text layer. This detects when there is none and runs OCR instead, so it works on any document.

Can I get positions as well as words?

Yes — JSON output includes each block with its page and coordinates.

Security note

Files are checked to be what they claim (by content, not extension), processed in a sandboxed worker with no network, and deleted on the schedule your plan sets. We do not run antivirus and do not claim to — please do not upload files you do not trust. Read the security page.