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Extract Text from PDF Images
Need to extract text from image-based PDFs or scanned PDF documents? Our free online tool helps you convert PDF images to editable text using advanced OCR technology. Simply take a screenshot of your PDF page and upload it to our tool.
How to use this tool with PDFs:
- Take a screenshot of the PDF page containing text
- Save the screenshot as an image file (JPG, PNG)
- Upload the image to our tool above
- Get the extracted text instantly
Why Extract Text from PDF Images?
- Convert scanned documents into editable text
- Make text-based PDFs searchable
- Copy content from secured PDFs that restrict text selection
- Extract data from image-based PDF forms
- Digitize archived PDF documents
- Make PDF content accessible for screen readers
Steps to Extract Text from PDF Images
Screenshot PDF
Take a screenshot of the PDF page with text you want to extract
Save as Image
Save the screenshot as a JPG or PNG file
Upload Image
Upload the image to our OCR tool above
Get Text
View and copy the extracted text
Benefits of Using Our Tool for PDF Text Extraction
No Software Installation
Our web-based tool requires no software downloads or installation.
Completely Free
Extract text from PDF images at no cost and with no usage limits.
Privacy Protected
We don't store your PDF screenshots or extracted text on our servers.
High Accuracy
Advanced OCR technology provides excellent text recognition for clear images.
Common PDF Text Extraction Use Cases
- Extracting text from scanned research papers and academic PDFs
- Converting scanned book pages to editable text
- Extracting data from PDF invoices and receipts
- Digitizing archived PDF documents and reports
- Making PDF content accessible for text-to-speech applications
- Converting PDF forms and documents to editable formats
Tips for Better PDF Text Extraction
- Set your PDF viewer to 100% zoom for optimal screenshot quality
- Use high-resolution screenshots for better text recognition
- Capture one page at a time for more accurate results
- Ensure the text is clearly visible and not obscured
- For multi-column PDFs, try capturing each column separately
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I extract text from any PDF?
Our tool works best with PDF images that contain clear, legible text. It's ideal for scanned documents and image-based PDFs.
How accurate is the text extraction from PDFs?
The accuracy depends on the quality of the original PDF and your screenshot. Clear, high-resolution images typically yield 90%+ accuracy.
Can I extract text from password-protected PDFs?
Yes, since you're using screenshots, you can extract text even from password-protected or secured PDFs where copying is disabled.
Is there a limit to how many pages I can process?
There's no limit to how many pages you can process, but you'll need to upload each page screenshot individually.