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    OCR PDF

    PDF Tools

    Use optical character recognition to extract searchable text from scanned PDF documents.

    AI-Powered
    5/5 free uses left

    Input

    Output

    Fill in the fields and click Generate to see results here

    What OCR PDF does differently

    • Produces formatted markdown for ocr pdf.
    • Runs 100% in your browser with pdf-lib — your ocr PDF job never touches a server.
    • Controls: Paste scanned text or describe document · Document Language — each one changes the result meaningfully.
    • Batch-friendly: queue several documents and process them in a single pass.
    • Keeps page dimensions, embedded fonts and annotations byte-accurate.

    Technical spec

    EngineGemini via Lovable AI
    ModeStreaming response
    OutputMARKDOWN
    Typical time5–20s
    PDF Tools

    How to use OCR PDF

    1. 1
      Open the tool

      Go to OCR PDF — no signup required for your first 5 generations per tool. Sign in for unlimited use, saved history, and team sharing.

    2. 2
      Fill in 1 required field

      The required input is Paste scanned text or describe document. Click Try Example to autofill realistic sample data.

    3. 3
      Tune optional settings

      Refine the output with Document Language. Selectors offer curated presets that match common use cases.

    4. 4
      Generate

      Press Generate. Output streams live as the AI thinks, so you see progress immediately. Average latency is 2–6 seconds.

    5. 5
      Export & share

      Copy, download (.md or .txt), print to PDF, or hit Share Setup to send a pre-filled link to a teammate. Last 10 generations are saved locally; sign in to sync across devices.

    Pro tips

    • Be specific in your inputs — vague prompts produce vague output. For OCR PDF, naming concrete numbers, brand names, or constraints lifts quality dramatically.
    • OCR PDF streams output in real time. If something looks off, stop and adjust your inputs — you don't need to wait for it to finish.
    • Combine OCR PDF with other OpenDesk tools — chain output into Writer Studio, SEO Studio, or Open Pilot for richer workflows.

    Technical FAQ