OCR PDF
Use optical character recognition to extract searchable text from scanned PDF documents.
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
How to use OCR PDF
- 1Open 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.
- 2Fill in 1 required field
The required input is Paste scanned text or describe document. Click Try Example to autofill realistic sample data.
- 3Tune optional settings
Refine the output with Document Language. Selectors offer curated presets that match common use cases.
- 4Generate
Press Generate. Output streams live as the AI thinks, so you see progress immediately. Average latency is 2–6 seconds.
- 5Export & 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.