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What is OCR Reader?

Extract text from scanned documents and images using Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Convert scanned PDFs, photographs of text, screenshots, and handwritten notes into editable, searchable text.

Key Features

βœ“Multi-language OCR
βœ“Scanned PDF support
βœ“Image text extraction
βœ“Layout preservation
βœ“Table recognition
βœ“Handwriting support

How to Use OCR Reader

1

Upload a scanned document or image

2

Select the language (auto-detect available)

3

Click Submit to run OCR

4

Copy or download the extracted text

Common Use Cases

β†’Digitize paper documents
β†’Extract text from photos
β†’Search scanned archives
β†’Convert receipts to text
β†’Digitize business cards
β†’Archive old documents

Tips & Best Practices

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Use high-contrast scans (black text on white background) for best results

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Straighten tilted scans before OCR

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For multi-language documents, specify the primary language

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the OCR?

95%+ for clean, well-lit scans. Accuracy depends on image quality, font clarity, and language.

Does it support handwriting?

It supports clear, printed-style handwriting. Cursive handwriting has lower accuracy.

Which languages are supported?

Over 100 languages including English, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and all European languages.

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