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How to Extract Text from Scanned Images (Free OCR)

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Docorio Team
February 12, 2026 4 min read

Extract Text from Scanned Documents

We've all received a "document" that is actually just a photo taken with a phone. You can't copy-paste text from it... or can you?

Enter OCR (Optical Character Recognition)

OCR technology scans an image, recognizes shapes that look like letters, and converts them into digital text.

How to use Docorio's OCR:

  1. Go to the Scanner/OCR Tool.
  2. Upload your JPG, PNG, or PDF file.
  3. The text will be extracted and displayed in a side-by-side view.
  4. Copy the text or download it as a .txt file.

This is a lifesaver for students digitizing notes or professionals recovering data from old receipts.

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