Extract text from any document.
Upload a PDF or image and get the extracted text instantly. AI-powered OCR — no sign-up required, 3 files per day.
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PDF, JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF — up to 10 MB
Why use this tool?
Instant extraction
Upload a file and get the extracted text in seconds. No queues, no waiting.
50+ languages
Works with English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and 50 more languages.
Any format
PDF, JPEG, PNG, WebP — scanned documents, photos, born-digital files.
Private & secure
Your files are processed and immediately discarded. Nothing is stored.
How it works
Upload
Drop your PDF or image file into the upload zone.
Extract
Our AI-powered OCR reads every word — printed or handwritten.
Copy or download
Get the extracted text as plain text, copy it or download as .txt.
FAQ
Is this OCR tool really free?
Yes. You can extract text from up to 3 files per day with no sign-up. For unlimited processing, classification, and data extraction, sign up for a free Zerentry account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF. Both scanned documents and born-digital files work. Maximum file size is 10 MB.
What languages does the OCR support?
Over 50 languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more. Mixed-language documents are handled automatically.
Are my documents stored?
No. Your files are processed in memory and immediately discarded after extraction. We do not store, index, or train on your documents.
How accurate is the extraction?
Our AI-powered OCR achieves 95%+ accuracy on most business documents, including handwritten notes and complex table layouts.
Need more than text extraction?
Zerentry automatically classifies documents, extracts structured data, syncs with your accounting software, and more.
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