olmOCR - Free Online Document Recognition
Transform your documents into editable text in seconds. Free, fast, and secure.
Use olmOCR to process tables, equations, handwriting, and more with advanced AI technology. No registration required, start converting now!
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Supported Languages
Document Examples
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Handwriting
Convert handwritten notes and manuscripts to digital text
Historical Documents
Digitize historical documents while preserving their authenticity
Academic Papers
Process academic papers with complex layouts, formulas, and references
Math Textbooks
Extract mathematical equations, diagrams, and explanations accurately
Recognition Result
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Why Choose olmOCR
Privacy First
Your files are processed locally and automatically deleted. No data is stored or shared.
Lightning Fast
Process documents in seconds with our optimized AI engine. Handle multiple pages efficiently.
Table Recognition
Accurately extract tables while maintaining structure. Perfect for financial documents and reports.
Multi-Language Support
Recognize text in 100+ languages including Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean.
Layout Preservation
Maintain original document formatting including columns, paragraphs, and text styles.
Open Source
Free to use and modify. Join our community to contribute and improve olmOCR together.
How to Use olmOCR
Start converting your documents in 4 simple steps - No registration required!
Upload Document
Simply drag & drop your PDF or image file, or click to select. Supports multiple formats including PDF, JPG, PNG.
Instant Processing
Our AI instantly processes your document, maintaining layout and formatting. Most files are processed within seconds.
Review & Edit
Preview the extracted text in real-time. Check formatting, tables, and special characters - all accurately preserved.
Save Results
Copy text directly or download the results. Your documents are automatically deleted after processing for privacy.
Tips & Best Practices
Get the most accurate results with these recommendations
Image Quality
For best results, use clear, high-resolution images. Recommended minimum resolution is 300 DPI.
File Size
Supports files up to 50MB. For larger files, consider splitting into smaller parts.
Processing Time
Most documents are processed within 5-10 seconds. Complex layouts may take slightly longer.
Security
All processing is done locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
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