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OCR Converter

Convert files to and from OCR online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality file conversion with no sign-up or software required.

  • Free to use
  • No file stored beyond 1 hour
  • Encrypted over TLS 1.2/1.3
  • No watermarks

Drag and drop your files here or click to upload.

Maximum file size is 1GB

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About

Turn scanned documents and images into editable text

OCR (optical character recognition) reads the text in a picture - a scanned page, a photo of a document, or a PDF made from scans - and turns it into real text you can select, search, copy and edit.

On RunConvert, convert a scanned PDF to Word and the text on each page is recognized automatically, so you get an editable DOCX instead of a page of pictures. Image files such as JPG and PNG can be converted to PDF first, then to Word.

Clear scans with standard printed fonts give the best results. Handwriting, low-resolution photos and unusual fonts reduce accuracy, as with any OCR.

Which format should you choose?

pdf
Scanned documents. Convert to Word to get editable text.
jpg
Photos of pages. Convert to PDF first, then to Word.
png
Screenshots with text. Convert to PDF first, then to Word.

How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

  1. 01

    Upload your file

    Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

  2. 02

    Choose an output format

    Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

  3. 03

    Convert & download

    Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

Why RunConvert

The fastest way to convert any file

Purpose-built for speed, privacy, and breadth of format support.

  • 3,000+ conversions supported

    Every popular and niche format covered - video, audio, image, document, archive and more. New formats added regularly.

  • Fast, cloud-powered

    No queue, no waiting. Files are processed on high-performance servers and returned in seconds, even for large files.

  • Secure & private

    Encrypted in transit and never shared with anyone. Uploads are erased the moment your job completes, and results shortly after.

  • Free - no account needed

    Convert without creating an account - no credit card, no trial clock. Sign in only if you want history and higher daily limits.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about using RunConvert to convert your files.

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) scans an image or scanned PDF and recognizes the text within it, turning a non-editable picture of text into actual selectable, searchable, and editable text.

Accuracy is very high for clear, well-scanned documents with standard fonts. Handwriting, low-resolution scans, or unusual fonts can reduce accuracy, as with any OCR technology.

Yes - run the scanned PDF through OCR first to make its text recognizable, then convert the result to Word for an editable document.

Yes, OCR conversion is included free, with no separate charge or account required.

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