Ferramentas para desenvolvedores7 min de leitura21 de março de 2026

Como fazer OCR em PDF online grátis

Resposta rapida:

Você pode aplicar OCR em PDFs online grátis usando a ferramenta OCR do EasyTools24. Envie seu PDF escaneado e a ferramenta extrai todo o texto reconhecível, tornando-o copiável e pesquisável. Tudo é processado no seu navegador.

Pronto para extrair texto (ocr)? Use nossa ferramenta gratuita Extrair texto (OCR) — sem necessidade de upload.

Experimentar Extrair texto (OCR) gratis

Sem cadastro · Sem marcas d'agua · Os arquivos ficam no seu dispositivo

What Is PDF OCR?

PDF OCR applies Optical Character Recognition to PDF documents that contain scanned images rather than selectable text. Many PDFs — especially scanned documents, old records, and faxed papers — are essentially image files packaged as PDFs.

OCR reads the text visible in these scanned pages and converts it to actual text data. After OCR processing, you can copy, search, and edit the text that was previously locked in an image.

Why Use OCR on PDFs?

Scanned PDFs without OCR are limited and frustrating:

1. Extract Text for Editing

Scanned PDFs do not allow text selection. OCR extracts the text so you can copy it into Word documents, spreadsheets, or other editable formats.

2. Make Documents Searchable

Without OCR, you cannot search a scanned PDF for specific words or phrases. OCR converts the image text to searchable content, making it easy to find information.

3. Archive Old Documents

Organizations scan paper archives into PDFs for digital storage. OCR ensures these scanned documents are searchable and their content is accessible for future reference.

4. Process Forms and Records

Scanned forms, invoices, and records need OCR to extract structured data. The extracted text can be entered into databases, accounting systems, or CRM tools.

How to OCR a PDF — Step-by-Step Guide

Extract text from your scanned PDF:

Step 1: Open the OCR Tool

Navigate to the Extract Text (OCR) tool in any browser. No software installation or account required.

Step 2: Load Your Scanned PDF

Drag and drop your scanned PDF into the tool. The PDF is rendered in your browser and never uploaded to any server.

Step 3: Run OCR Processing

The tool analyzes each page of the PDF using tesseract.js OCR. It identifies and extracts all readable text from the scanned document images.

Step 4: Copy or Download the Text

Review the extracted text in the output area. Copy it to your clipboard for pasting into other applications, or download it as a text file.

Tips for Better PDF OCR Results

Scan at High Resolution

When scanning paper documents, use 300 DPI or higher. Higher resolution scans produce dramatically better OCR results compared to 100 or 150 DPI scans.

Ensure Clean Scans

Crooked pages, shadows, and stains reduce OCR accuracy. Straighten the document and ensure even lighting when scanning for the best text recognition results.

Check Results Carefully

OCR is highly accurate but not perfect. Always proofread the extracted text, especially for numbers, proper names, and unusual formatting that OCR may misinterpret.

Common Use Cases

PDF OCR is essential for:

  • Legal professionals extracting text from scanned contracts and court filings
  • Accountants processing scanned invoices and financial records
  • Researchers extracting data from scanned academic papers
  • HR departments digitizing scanned employee records and applications
  • Government offices converting paper archives to searchable digital records
  • Students extracting text from scanned textbook pages for notes

Perguntas frequentes

Can I OCR a scanned PDF for free?+
Yes. The Extract Text (OCR) tool on EasyTools24 is completely free. No registration, no file limits, no watermarks. Processing happens in your browser.
How accurate is PDF OCR?+
OCR accuracy for well-scanned documents is typically 95-99%. Results depend on scan quality, resolution, and text clarity. High-resolution scans with clear text produce the best results.
Is my scanned PDF kept private?+
Yes. The OCR processing runs entirely in your browser using tesseract.js. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server, stored, or transmitted. 100% private and secure.
What languages does PDF OCR support?+
The tesseract.js OCR engine supports over 100 languages. It can recognize text in English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and many more.

Experimente gratis — Extrair texto (OCR)

100% privado. Sem upload de arquivos. Sem registro. Funciona em qualquer navegador.

Abrir Extrair texto (OCR) agora

Guias relacionados