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OCR PDF — Make Scans Searchable

Turn scanned PDFs and photos into searchable, copyable text. The recogniser runs in your browser; the images never leave your device.

Files are processed locally — nothing leaves your browser.

Client-side only· Instant· Free

100% Private Processed on your device Never uploaded
Free to use · one run per file

Drop your PDF here, or click to browse

PDF, JPG, PNG or WebP • Scanned documents and photos

Processed locally — your file never leaves your browser

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100% PrivateNo UploadsGDPR Ready

In short

OCR PDF on Docmint: Turn scanned PDFs and photos into searchable, copyable text. The recogniser runs in your browser; the images never leave your device. It accepts PDF, JPG, PNG and WebP files, runs entirely in your browser with no upload, and is free with no account.

Category
Inspect & Extract
Input
PDF, JPG, PNG and WebP
Processing
On your device, in the browser
Price
Free, no sign-up
  • Runs entirely in the browser (no file upload)
  • Free to use, no account required
  • Accepts PDF files and images

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Why Docmint

Built for privacy, speed, and simplicity

Unlike other PDF tools, Docmint processes everything in your browser. Your files never touch a server.

100% Private

Your files never leave your computer. Zero servers, zero privacy risk.

Instantly Fast

Browser-first workflows keep common tasks fast, with no upload queue to wait for.

Enterprise Ready

GDPR compliant, WCAG accessible, and built with professional-grade security standards.

How to OCR PDF

Follow these simple steps to get professional results in seconds

  1. 1

    Upload a scan or photo

    Drop a scanned PDF or an image. Pick the document language for the best accuracy.

    The first run downloads the language model (a few MB) and caches it in your browser.

  2. 2

    Run recognition

    Click Recognise Text. Progress is shown page by page. Larger scans take longer; nothing is uploaded.

    Pro tip
    Rotate crooked pages first with Rotate PDF; OCR accuracy drops sharply on tilted text.

  3. 3

    Download

    Get a searchable PDF (your original pages with an invisible text layer) or a plain text file.

Why use Docmint to OCR PDF?

Experience the fastest, most private PDF tools online

100% Private

Your files never leave your computer. Zero servers, zero privacy risk.

Clear privacy handling

Browser-first • No retained files • No tracking

Instantly Fast

No upload, no queue. Processing starts the moment you drop a file.

Save hours of waiting time

Browser-based processing

Always Free

No subscriptions, no hidden costs. Premium PDF tools that respect your privacy and budget.

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No credit card required

Pro Tips for OCR PDF

Get the most out of your OCR PDF experience

Resolution

Scans at 300 DPI give the best results. Blurry phone photos reduce accuracy.

Languages

Choose the right language pack. Mixed-language documents work best with the dominant language selected.

Searchable PDF

The invisible text layer sits exactly over the scanned words, so highlighting and search work like a normal PDF.

Guides for OCR PDF

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Frequently Asked Questions — OCR PDF

Everything you need to know about how to OCR PDF online

How accurate is browser OCR?

On clean 300 DPI scans of printed text, accuracy is typically above 95%. Handwriting and low-quality photos are much harder.

Which languages are supported?

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and more. Each language pack is downloaded once.

Is anything uploaded?

No. The recognition engine (Tesseract compiled to WebAssembly) runs inside your browser. Only the language model is fetched from a CDN.

Are my files secure while I run OCR?

Yes. Everything happens inside your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your file is never uploaded, and nothing is stored on a server.

Do you keep a copy of my document?

No. The file lives in your browser's memory only. When you close or refresh the tab it is gone. We cannot see it, and neither can anyone else.