Extract Text from PDF (OCR)
Extract text from standard and scanned PDFs using local OCR processing. 100% offline and private.
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How to Convert Images to PDF in 3 Simple Steps
Upload Your Images
Drag and drop your JPG, PNG, or WebP images into the upload area, or click to browse and select them from your device.
Reorder Images
All images appear as thumbnails. Drag them into any order to set the page sequence in your PDF.
Convert & Download
Click the convert button. Your PDF is generated instantly in your browser with each image as a full page, then downloaded to your device.
Why Use MyPDF to Extract Text from PDFs?
Unlike other online PDF text extractors and OCR tools that upload your documents to remote servers, MyPDF processes everything locally in your web browser. Your sensitive documents, scanned contracts, receipts, and invoices never leave your device. This makes it the safest option for extracting text from PDFs containing sensitive or private information.
Whether you need to extract text from a standard PDF, or perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on a scanned document, MyPDF handles it instantly entirely within your browser. It works on any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, tablet, or phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PDF Text Extraction & OCR
Is it safe to extract text from a PDF online?
Yes, with MyPDF it is completely safe. Unlike other online tools, your files are processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Your documents stay on your device at all times.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Yes! Our tool features a dual-engine extraction system. If you upload a standard PDF, we instantly extract the digital text layer. If you upload a scanned, image-only PDF, we automatically initialize our WebAssembly OCR engine to visually read and extract the text directly in your browser.
Is the text extraction accurate?
Yes, for standard PDFs the extraction is 100% accurate. For scanned PDFs, our OCR engine provides highly accurate results depending on the scan quality and resolution.
Do I need to install any software?
No. The entire OCR and text extraction process runs securely and efficiently in your web browser. No installation or account is required.
Does this work on mobile devices?
Yes. The image to PDF converter works on any device with a modern browser — iPhones, Android phones, iPads, tablets, and desktop computers. No app installation required.
