FileToastOCR PDF to text
Recognize English text in scanned PDF pages locally and download an editable text file.
How to use OCR PDF to text
- Choose a file (PDF) from your device.
- Set pages.
- Run the tool, inspect the result, and download your output.
What this tool does
Recognize English text in scanned PDF pages locally and download an editable text file. English OCR, up to 20 selected pages. Downloads an extracted text file, not a searchable PDF. Recognition can make mistakes; review names, numbers, and punctuation. The recognition engine and model download on first use.
Questions about OCR PDF to text
Are my files uploaded?
This tool processes files in your browser. File contents are not uploaded to FileToast. Downloads stay wherever you save them.
Which OCR language is available?
The current OCR engine recognizes English. Accuracy depends on scan clarity, layout, and typeface. Proofread the result.
What does OCR export?
An editable plain text file, rather than a searchable PDF. Select up to 20 pages per operation.
What are the file and processing limits?
Up to 50 MB per file. Large or complex files can exceed your device’s or the converter’s capacity. English OCR, up to 20 selected pages. Downloads an extracted text file, not a searchable PDF. Recognition can make mistakes; review names, numbers, and punctuation. The recognition engine and model download on first use.