PDF Mikata

Read Text from Images and PDFs (OCR)

When you want to copy the text from a scanned document.

Your images are never uploaded. Everything is processed on this device.

  1. 1Choose an image or PDF
  2. 2Choose the language
  3. 3Copy the text
Done

🔒 Your files are never sent to an external server. Everything is processed safely inside this browser.

How to use

  1. Choose the image or PDF to read with "Choose an image or PDF".
  2. Choose the language of the text (Japanese or English).
  3. Press "Read the text" to see the recognized text. You can copy it or save it as a text file.

How it works

  • Turns the text in an image (JPG, PNG) or a scanned PDF into text data.
  • PDFs are read page by page.

Notes

  • Results may contain mistakes. Always review important documents.
  • Large, bright text is read more cleanly.
  • The first time, reading data (about 2 MB for Japanese) is loaded.

FAQ

Are my image or PDF sent anywhere?

No. The reading also happens inside the browser on your device.

Can I turn the result into a searchable PDF?

No. This tool is for copying the text or saving it as a text file.

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Guides for this tool

How to Read Text from an Image (Free, Phone OK)How to Read Text from a Scanned PDFTips for Reading Text from a PhotoNotes on Reading Japanese TextHow to Read English TextHow to Fix Reading MistakesHow OCR Keeps Your Files on Your Device

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