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What is AI PDF to Text (OCR)?

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AI PDF to Text (OCR) is one of our PDF Tools. AI-powered text extraction from scanned PDFs and images using OCR. Best for scanned documents and image-based PDFs. Add your file, choose how you want it handled, and the result is ready to download in a few seconds. It runs on our servers, so it needs a free AnythingText account to use — AI-powered tools may also require an active plan. More in this collection: Everything you need to work with PDF files in your browser.

How to use AI PDF to Text (OCR)

  1. 1

    Sign in to AnythingText with your Google account.

  2. 2

    Open AI PDF to Text (OCR) and add your file by dragging it in or picking it from your device.

  3. 3

    Choose the options you want applied before it runs.

  4. 4

    Download the finished file, or send it straight into another tool.

Key Features

Drag and drop

Add a file straight from your desktop or phone — no queue, no email step.

Keep the original

Your source file is never modified; you download a new copy.

Processed, not stored

Your input is used to produce the result and is not kept afterwards.

REST API

Automate it from your own code with an API key.

Works on any device

Full functionality on phone, tablet, and desktop.

Who Is This For?

Office and admin work

Handle documents without buying desktop software.

Creators

Prepare assets quickly between other steps.

Anyone with private files

Nothing is uploaded, so sensitive documents stay on your machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AI PDF to Text (OCR) free?

You need a free AnythingText account to use it, because it runs on our servers rather than in your browser. AI-powered tools also draw on a paid plan — the pricing page lists what each plan includes.

Do I need to create an account?

Yes — sign in with Google and you can start straight away. The account exists so the server-side run can be attributed and rate-limited fairly.

What happens to my data?

Your input is sent to our server, used to produce the result, and not stored afterwards. Tools that call an AI provider are covered in detail on our AI processing page.

Is there a file size limit?

Because the work happens on your own device, the practical limit is your device's memory rather than an upload cap. Large files are fine on a desktop browser.

Can I use AI PDF to Text (OCR) from my own code?

Yes. It has a REST endpoint — authenticate with an API key in the X-API-Key header. The API docs cover the request and response shape.

Do I need to install anything?

No. AI PDF to Text (OCR) runs in the browser on desktop, tablet, and phone. There is nothing to download and nothing to keep updated.

More detail on plans is on our pricing page, and how AI-powered tools handle your data is covered on the AI processing page.

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API Keys

Generate API keys for programmatic access to AnythingText tools. Include X-API-Key header in your requests.

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Quick Start

Use your API key in the X-API-Key header:

curl -X POST https://anythingtext.com/api/tools/case \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: atk_your_key_here" \
  -d '{"text": "hello world", "mode": "upper"}'

See API Documentation for all available endpoints.

How It Works

Three simple steps to transform your content. No signup required for most tools.

1

Choose a tool

Browse our catalog or search for exactly what you need. PDF, audio, AI, and developer tools — all in one place.

2

Upload or type

Drop a file, record audio, or paste your text directly. Most tools run in your browser — nothing to install.

3

Get results instantly

Download, copy, or share your results in seconds. Everything is fast, completely private, and free to use.