Turn Scanned PDF to Word with OCR

Upload your scanned PDF to PDFSimpli. Our system automatically detects that the document is an image and applies OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to identify the text. Select 'Convert to Word,' and you’ll receive a .docx file where you can type, delete, and format the text just like a normal document.

OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition. A standard scan is just a 'picture' of text. OCR is the technology that 'reads' the shapes of the letters in that picture and translates them into digital text that a computer can understand and edit.

PDFSimpli’s advanced engine is designed to recognize and maintain layouts, including columns, tables, and image placements. While complex formatting may require minor tweaks, the goal is to give you a Word document that looks exactly like your scan.

Our OCR is highly effective at recognizing printed text. While very clear handwriting can sometimes be captured, the tool is primarily optimized for printed documents, typed reports, and official forms to ensure the highest accuracy.