Convert a scanned document to Word
A scan is just a picture of text — Word can’t edit it directly. Upload the scanned PDF above and run text recognition (OCR). Then convert the searchable PDF with PDF to Word or copy the recognized text straight into your document.
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or drag and dropPDF, JPG, PNG, WEBP
Tip: sharp scans with at least 300 dpi give the best results.
Your files never leave your device — everything runs locally in your browser.
How it works
- 1
Upload the scan
PDF or photo of the document.
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Pick the language
The document’s language improves recognition noticeably.
- 3
Run OCR
The text is recognized page by page.
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On to Word
Convert the result with PDF to Word or copy the text.
Why OCR comes first
A converter can only transfer text that actually exists in the PDF. In a scan, every page is an image. OCR (optical character recognition) detects letters in that image and adds a text layer to the PDF. Only then can Word work with the content.
Tips for good recognition
- Scan at 300 DPI — lower resolutions produce more errors.
- Straight, well-lit pages without shadows work best.
- Choose the correct language, especially for accented characters.
- Proofread the result — OCR is rarely completely error-free.
What gets carried over
OCR recognizes text and its position. Complex layouts with columns, tables or text boxes may need touching up in Word. For tables, PDF to Excel is often the better route.
Tips
- Straight, well-lit scans at 300 DPI give the best results.
- The page image stays untouched; the recognized text sits invisibly on top, so the original is preserved.
- Pages that already contain text are skipped automatically.