OCR PDF with ZypFile

Perform OCR on scanned PDF files online for free. Extract text from scanned documents and make them searchable and editable — no software needed.

Common questions

What is OCR and why do I need it?

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts scanned images of text into machine-readable text. Scanned PDFs are just images — OCR makes the text selectable, searchable, and copyable.

Which languages does the OCR support?

ZypFile supports OCR for many languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and more.

How accurate is the OCR?

OCR accuracy depends on the quality of the scan. Clear, high-resolution scans at 300 DPI or higher yield the best results. Handwritten text is harder to recognize than printed text.

Can I use OCR output to convert the PDF to Word or Excel?

Yes. After running OCR to make your PDF text-based, use our PDF to Word or PDF to Excel tools for further conversion.