iSharePDFOCR a PDF in Your Browser — Fast, Free, and Fully Private
Turn any scanned PDF into searchable, copyable text in under 10 seconds — without uploading a single file to any server.
→ Try it free — no sign-upMost online OCR tools work the same way: you upload your PDF, it travels to a remote server, gets processed, and comes back — with your data sitting on someone else's machine in the meantime. iSharePDF takes the opposite approach. The entire OCR engine runs inside your browser tab, using your device's own processing power. Your file never leaves your computer. Whether you are extracting text from a scanned invoice, a signed contract, or a research paper, the result is instant and completely private.
Why Local OCR Is Better Than Cloud-Based Tools
- Zero upload, zero exposure. Your PDF is processed entirely inside your browser tab via WebAssembly. It never touches a server — not ours, not anyone else's. Sensitive documents stay on your machine, period.
- Free with no strings attached. You get 5 OCR tasks per day at no cost, with no account required. Need more? Pro unlocks unlimited tasks for 4.99 EUR/month or 39 EUR/year — less than a coffee.
- No tracking, no ads, no data harvesting. iSharePDF is hosted in France and the EU, GDPR-compliant by design. We do not track what you do with your files, because we never see them.
- Works right from Chrome. Install the iSharePDF Chrome extension and run OCR directly from your browser toolbar — no tab-switching, no extra steps.
How to OCR a PDF with iSharePDF — 4 Steps
- Go to /app/tools/ocr — no sign-up needed for your first 5 tasks today.
- Drop your scanned PDF onto the tool, or click to browse and select it from your computer.
- Choose the language of the document (English, French, and 15+ others supported) to improve recognition accuracy.
- Click Run OCR. The engine processes your file locally and displays the extracted text in seconds.
- Copy the text directly, or download it as a plain .txt file — ready to paste into Word, Google Docs, or any editor.
iSharePDF vs. Other OCR Tools — At a Glance
| Feature | Typical cloud OCR tool | iSharePDF |
|---|---|---|
| File uploaded to a server | Yes — always | Never |
| Free tier | 1-3 pages, then paywall | 5 tasks/day, unlimited pages |
| Account required | Usually yes | No — start immediately |
| GDPR / EU hosting | Often US-hosted | France/EU, fully compliant |
| Works offline (after load) | No | Yes — engine is local |
| Pro price | 10-20 EUR/month typical | 4.99 EUR/month or 39 EUR/year |
Extract Text from Your PDF Right Now
No account, no upload, no waiting. Open the OCR tool, drop your file, and get searchable text in seconds. Free for 5 tasks a day — upgrade to Pro anytime for unlimited use at 4.99 EUR/month.
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