How to Extract Text from Scanned PDFs with In-Browser OCR

Published: 2026-02-15 | Read Time: 4 min read

Use client-side Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to convert scanned physical documents, receipts, and book pages into searchable, copyable text.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can OCR recognize handwritten notes?

OCR excels at printed and typed fonts. Clear, block handwriting is often recognized, but cursive handwriting has lower accuracy.