OCR PDF — Extract Text from Scanned Documents
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FAQ
What languages are supported?
PDFGem OCR supports 16 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and more.
How accurate is the OCR?
Accuracy varies with scan quality, contrast, layout, language, and typography. Review the extracted text before using it.
Does OCR work on handwritten text?
OCR works best on printed text. Handwritten text recognition is limited and depends on legibility.
How long does OCR take?
Processing time varies with page count, scan resolution, language model, and device performance. Progress is shown while OCR runs.
Is the OCR processing done on a server?
No. The entire OCR process runs in your browser using WebAssembly. Your PDF never leaves your device.