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PDF to Word With OCR

Use OCR mode to extract text from scanned PDFs and export to Word.

PDF to Word with OCR helps when a file does not contain a clean text layer.

Use OCR mode to extract text from scanned PDFs and export to Word.

Best for

Best for image-based and scan-based documents.

Conversion tip

OCR is slower than standard mode but much more useful for scans.

1. Upload

Choose your PDF and upload it through the homepage tool.

2. Convert

Automatic conversion runs first, with OCR available for scanned files.

3. Download

Download your DOCX file once the conversion is complete.

When should I use OCR?

Use OCR when you cannot properly select text in the PDF or when standard conversion fails.

Ready to convert?

Go back to the homepage, upload your PDF, and convert it into an editable Word document.

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