PDF Extract & OCR

PDF Extract and OCR collects 4 free tools, with no registration, for retrieving or checking the content of a document. PDF OCR makes a scanned PDF searchable and copyable, Extract PDF images retrieves embedded images without a screenshot, and PDF information inspects pages, format and properties. The subcategory helps with scans, archives and checks.

Start with what you are looking for. PDF OCR makes a scan searchable and copyable, Extract PDF images retrieves embedded visuals, PDF information shows pages, format and properties, and Erase PDF metadata removes descriptive information. For a scanned document, OCR is often the first step. For a quick check, PDF information is enough.

How to use

  1. For a scan that is hard to read, start with PDF OCR to make the text searchable and copyable.
  2. If you are looking for visuals, go through Extract PDF images rather than a screenshot.
  3. To check a document, open PDF information and verify pages, format and properties before any change.
  4. Before sharing, use Erase PDF metadata to remove descriptive information that should not travel with the file.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a scan usable?

PDF OCR makes a scanned PDF searchable and copyable. The text in the scan becomes easier to find or reuse. To retrieve only images, use Extract PDF images.

Can I remove information from a PDF?

Yes, Erase PDF metadata removes the descriptive information from the document. That is useful before sharing a file. To see what the document contains, start with PDF information.

What is Extract PDF images for?

It retrieves embedded images without a screenshot. You get the visuals present in the document. To make text copyable, use PDF OCR instead.

In what order should I process a scanned PDF?

Start with PDF information to know the page count and format. Then move to PDF OCR if the text must be searchable or copyable. If images need retrieval, use Extract PDF images. Finish with Erase PDF metadata before distribution if descriptive information should disappear.

How do I know whether a PDF already contains text?

Open PDF information to inspect general properties. If you cannot select text in the document, PDF OCR can make it searchable and copyable. To retrieve only visuals, use Extract PDF images. These checks avoid launching an unnecessary conversion.

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