OCR to text
Read text from scans & images. Read the text out of a scan or a photograph. The file is opened and processed on your own device and never leaves it — you can watch the Network tab and see nothing uploaded. First run loads a language pack (~10–15 MB) from this app’s /tessdata folder.
Frequently asked questions
Is OCR PDF really free and private?
Yes. OCR PDF on hamarapdf is free forever with no login or signup, and it runs entirely inside your browser. Your files are processed on your own device and are never uploaded to any server.
Do my files get uploaded when I use OCR PDF?
No. Unlike cloud tools, OCR PDF does all processing locally in your browser using WebAssembly. You can open your browser's Network tab and confirm that nothing is transmitted — ideal for scanned contracts, historical archives, receipts.
How do I use OCR PDF on hamarapdf?
Open the tool, drop your file into the workspace, adjust any options, and download the result. Everything happens on-device, so it also works offline once the page has loaded.
Can I use OCR PDF for sensitive business documents?
Yes — because files never leave your device, OCR PDF is well suited to scanned contracts, historical archives, receipts. For fully offline use, the hamarapdf desktop app packages every tool to run without any internet connection.