Extract Text from Scanned PDFs
Turn non-searchable paper scans and photocopies into clean, copyable text.
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PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, HEIC
PDF up to 1 GB · images up to 20 MB
Tips for a clear photo
- Lay the page flat.
- Use even light, with no shadows.
- Turn off the flash to avoid glare.
- Fill the frame with the page.
Challenges in Scanned PDF OCR
- Deskewing crooked scan rotations and warped page margins.
- Filtering out hole-punch marks and staple shadows.
- Differentiating dual-layer text overlays.
- Maintaining speed on 100+ page PDF scans.
Deskew & Rotation Fix
Automatically corrects crooked scans and warped page margins.
Artifact Filtering
Removes hole-punch marks, staple shadows, and scan artifacts from output.
Dual-Layer Detection
Correctly differentiates between original text and annotation overlay layers.
100+ Page PDF Support
Maintains processing speed and accuracy on large 100+ page scanned PDFs.
Searchable PDF Output
Creates dual-layer searchable PDFs from non-searchable paper scans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I process scanned PDFs over 100MB?
Yes! FastOCR supports large scanned PDF files up to 1GB for processing.
Need Multi-Page PDF OCR or Batch Processing?
Extract text from scanned PDFs, translate single images into 65+ languages, or upload several files at once on the main FastOCR engine. See pricing and limits
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