Online OCR Alternatives

Online OCR is described as 'Free Online OCR is a software that allows you to convert scanned PDF and images into editable Word, Text, Excel output formats' and is an website in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Online OCR, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, iPhone, Android and Mac apps. The best Online OCR alternative is OSS Document Scanner, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Online OCR are MakeACopy, Tesseract, ABBYY FineReader PDF and Adobe Acrobat DC.

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  1. MakeACopy icon
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    MakeACopy is an open-source document scanner app for Android that allows you to digitize paper documents with OCR functionality. The app is designed to be privacy-friendly, working completely offline without any cloud connection or tracking.

    51 MakeACopy alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  2. Tesseract icon
     110 likes

    Tesseract.js is a javascript library that gets words in almost any language out of images.

    30 Tesseract alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Optical recognition software boasting unmatched text accuracy converts scanned documents to editable Word, Excel, or searchable PDFs while preserving layout. Supports 190 languages, simplifies processes with automated tasks, and includes PDF editing tools.

    93 ABBYY FineReader PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Adobe Acrobat DC icon
     205 likes

    Manage documents effortlessly, edit PDFs, create them from other formats, and e-sign anywhere. Secure sharing and comparison tools ensure smooth workflows and data protection. New AI Assistant offers quick document insights. Perfect for desktop and web platforms.

    335 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  5. Open Scanner icon
     13 likes

    Open Scanner is a fast and simple-to-use paper-scanning app with AI features to speed up your scanning workflow:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  6. OpenScan icon
     26 likes

    OpenScan is an open source app that enables users to scan hardcopies of documents or notes and convert it to PDF or JPEG files. Its motto is "No ads. No data collection. We respect your privacy.".

    114 OpenScan alternatives

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. ClarifyDocuments is a free AI tool that converts PDFs, images, and slides into clean, editable text. It automatically cleans, organizes, and processes content in any language, helping students and educators focus on learning.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Lihenium icon
     Like

    Offline-first PDF scanner, editor, and secure document vault for Android.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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