OCR PDF — Extract Text from Scanned Documents in India
Convert scanned Aadhaar, PAN, marksheets, and government documents into searchable, selectable text using OCR technology.
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts scanned images of text into actual selectable, searchable, and copyable text. This is essential for working with scanned government documents in India.
Common use cases: Extracting text from scanned Aadhaar cards, making old marksheets searchable, converting scanned contracts to editable text, and digitizing physical records.
When OCR works best: Clear, high-contrast scans at 200-300 DPI with standard fonts. Black text on white background gives the best results.
When OCR struggles: Handwritten text, very small fonts (below 8pt), low-quality scans, documents with complex backgrounds, and some regional language scripts.
For Hindi documents: OCR accuracy for Devanagari script depends heavily on scan quality. Ensure the scan is at least 300 DPI and the text is clearly visible.
After OCR: The extracted text can be copied, searched, and used in other applications. You can also convert the OCR'd PDF to Word for editing.
Privacy: Your scanned documents may contain sensitive information. Tools360 processes files securely and deletes them immediately after you download the result.
Alternative for better accuracy: For critical documents where accuracy is essential, consider using Google Lens (free) or Adobe Acrobat's OCR which has better support for Indian languages.
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