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OCR scanned PDF

Extract editable text from scanned pages using self-hosted PaddleOCR.

How to ocr scanned pdf

  1. Select a file from your device.
  2. Set any options, then choose Process PDF.
  3. Download your result. Your original stays unchanged.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tool free and watermark-free?

Yes. No account is needed, and the result has no watermark.

Does ClearPDF store my PDF?

This tool sends the selected PDF to this site's own server for processing. The temporary upload is deleted after processing.