Scanned PDF to Word (OCR)
Turn scanned or image-only PDFs into editable Word documents using OCR.
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Convert nowPDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, JPG and more - up to 100 MB per file.
Your files are converted in seconds and never stored. We do not read, share or sell your documents.
Free unlimited conversions, no sign-up required.
Scanned PDFs are just photos of paper - there is no real text to copy. This tool runs OCR (optical character recognition) on every page, recognizes the letters, and rebuilds a Word document you can actually edit.
How it works
- Upload your scanned or image-only PDF.
- OCR runs on each page and recognizes the text.
- Download an editable .docx with the recognized content.
Why use this tool
- Handles contracts, invoices, receipts and printed documents from scanners or phone cameras.
- Recognizes English and dozens of other languages.
- No re-typing: tables and paragraphs are rebuilt as editable content.
- Files are deleted right after conversion - safe for confidential paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this and regular PDF to Word?
Regular PDF to Word extracts the embedded text. A scanned PDF has no embedded text, so OCR must visually recognize each character. If your converted file comes out empty or as images, your PDF is scanned - use this tool.
How accurate is the OCR?
For clean printed pages, accuracy is typically above 95%. Handwriting and heavily degraded photocopies reduce accuracy.
Can it recognize tables in scans?
Yes, simple table structures are detected and rebuilt as Word tables.
Does OCR cost extra?
OCR is free 3 times a day without an account. Heavy OCR use - whole archives of scans - is what the Pro plan is for.