Free online OCR converter & text recognition toolkit
Use OCR2Edit to extract text from images, recognize characters, convert scans, and digitize documents.
Nothing to install, no sign-up, and your files stay private.
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New ways to work with text
The apps people use most, each one free, in the browser, and ready in a couple of clicks.
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Extract text from a scan, turn a document into an office file, or build a searchable PDF. Pick an app and go.
Your files are safe
Four guarantees for every file.
The papers you scan and the documents you convert can be personal. Here is exactly how yours are handled.
- TLS encryption
- Data sent between your browser and our servers is encrypted with modern TLS ciphers.
- Encrypted at rest
- Stored on servers with full-disk encryption, with encrypted backups.
- GDPR compliant
- Fully compliant with EU data protection regulations. Download a DPA from your dashboard.
- PCI DSS payments
- Payments are handled by Stripe and PayPal. Credit card numbers are never shared with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCR2Edit really free?
Yes. Everyday text recognition is free with no account. A subscription adds larger files, batch processing and no waiting, and the 3 AI OCR engines are paid.
Which files can I run text recognition on?
Scans and photos in JPG, PNG, GIF, TIF and WEBP, and PDF documents. The result can be Word, Excel, PowerPoint, plain text or a searchable PDF.
Which languages does the text recognition support?
More than 120 source languages, chosen from a list before you start. Picking the right one noticeably improves the result.
What is the difference between the OCR modes?
Standard OCR is the fastest and works best on clean scans. The AI-driven modes are built for imperfect captures, for pages that are poorly lit or in shadow, and for text photographed out in the world.
What happens to my files?
They travel over an encrypted connection, are processed automatically with no human access, and are never shared with third parties.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so it works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.