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OCR PDF
Recognize text in scanned PDFs with on-device OCR and download a transcript.
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded.
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In short
OCR PDF lets you recognize text in a scanned PDF, free and online. It runs in your browser, so your file is not uploaded and stays on your device. The free tier covers everyday use; Premium removes ads and lifts all limits.
Not uploaded
Your files
50 MB / file
Free tier
10 tasks
Daily free
Ad-free & unlimited
Premium
How to ocr pdf
- 1
Open the OCR PDF tool
Go to the OCR PDF page on FeelPDF — no install needed.
- 2
Add your file
Drop your file — it is processed in your browser and not uploaded.
- 3
Set the options
Choose any options to recognize text in a scanned PDF.
- 4
Download the result
Click the button and your new file saves straight to your device.
Frequently asked questions
- Does OCR PDF upload my files?
- No. OCR PDF runs in your browser, so your files are not uploaded — you can confirm this in your browser's network tab.
- Is it free?
- Yes. The free tier covers everyday use — up to 50 MB per file and 10 tasks a day. Premium (€4.99/mo) removes ads and all limits.
- Do I need to install anything or create an account?
- No. It works instantly in any modern browser, and the free tier needs no account.
- Is FeelPDF GDPR-friendly?
- For in-browser tools your files are never uploaded at all. The one server-assisted path (Office conversions) runs in the EU with zero data retention.