Question 1

Is OCR with PDFPilot really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OCR Image is completely free to use, with no sign-up or account required.

Question 2

Are my files uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. Text is recognized entirely in your browser using a WebAssembly OCR engine. Your image is never uploaded to PDFPilot's servers.

Question 3

How accurate is the text it extracts?

Accepted Answer

It depends heavily on image quality — a clean, high-resolution photo or scan of printed text typically recognizes well; handwriting, blurry photos, or unusual fonts are recognized less reliably. This tool currently supports English text.

Question 4

What image formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

JPG, PNG, WEBP, and BMP.

Question 5

How is this different from OCR PDF?

Accepted Answer

OCR PDF renders each page of a PDF to an image first, then recognizes text on every page. OCR Image works directly on a single photo or screenshot — no PDF involved.