ClariPDF

Edit & OCR PDF

PDF OCR Converter

OCR helps turn scanned page images into text. Accuracy depends on image clarity, language support, and page layout.

InputPDFOutputTXT, DOCX, Searchable PDFLimit25 MB per file

No sign-in required for core processing.

Supported formats and limits are shown before upload.

Updated 2026-07-08. Files are handled through temporary processing routes.

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Good for

Scanned contracts
Receipts and letters
Archive documents
Research PDFs without selectable text

How to use this tool

  1. 1

    Upload a scanned PDF.

  2. 2

    Choose OCR language and output format.

  3. 3

    Download text or a searchable result.

Before you start

OCR may misread low-resolution scans, handwriting, unusual fonts, skewed pages, or multi-column layouts.

File handling

  • OCR limits are stated before upload.
  • Language support is explicit.
  • No promise of perfect recognition is made.

Security & privacy

OCR is a heavier job and should run in an isolated queue with processing time limits.

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Helpful guides

How to convert scanned PDF to editable WordLearn when OCR is needed before creating an editable Word document.How to make a PDF searchable with OCRUse OCR to add searchable text to scanned PDF documents.Browse all guides

FAQ

What affects OCR accuracy?

Resolution, contrast, skew, language, handwriting, and page layout all influence recognition quality.

Can OCR create a Word file?

Yes, OCR text can be exported into editable formats when that output is available.

Is OCR slower than other tools?

Usually yes. OCR requires page rendering and text recognition, so it should run in a queue.