#100 · PDF Text & OCR Tool

OCR Selected PDF Pages

Run optical character recognition on selected PDF pages and download the recognized text as a UTF-8 text file.

PDF Tool

Local browser processing
pages
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How to use this PDF tool

  1. Select the requested source file or files.
  2. Set the available page, layout, or quality options.
  3. Run the tool and review the completion details.
  4. Download the newly generated result.

What this tool does

Run optical character recognition on selected PDF pages and download the recognized text as a UTF-8 text file.

The source is decoded locally, processed according to the selected options, and encoded as a new downloadable file.

Keep the original source and inspect the result before printing, sharing, or archiving it.

Supported formats

Files are decoded with browser APIs and pinned client-side libraries. Password-protected or damaged PDFs are not supported.

InputOutput
PDFTXT

Tips for better results

  • Use moderate image dimensions to avoid browser memory limits.
  • Check page ranges before starting a long job.
  • Review print scaling when physical dimensions matter.

FAQ

Can I use ocr selected pdf pages without uploading files?

Yes. The processing code runs locally in your browser. Your selected files are not sent to a Callpdf server.

What files are supported by ocr selected pdf pages?

The chooser accepts the formats shown in the tool. Unsupported, empty, encrypted, or damaged files are rejected with an error.

How are large files handled in ocr selected pdf pages?

Pages and images are processed sequentially where practical. Very large files may still exceed the memory available to your browser.

Does ocr selected pdf pages preserve the original file?

Yes. The tool creates a new downloadable result and does not modify the source file on your device.

Why might the output from ocr selected pdf pages differ from the source?

PDF rendering, image scaling, thresholding, or OCR can change appearance or text accuracy. Review the downloaded result before relying on it.

Processing summary

StageRuns where
Decode and create outputYour browser

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