How to OCR PDF on Android with UPDF?

Working with scanned PDFs on your phone is not convenient. The words are locked inside images, and you cannot copy or edit them. UPDF for Android solves this problem with its OCR tool! It has an advanced built-in OCR feature.

The tool can read text in your photos or scanned PDF files. It then converts the text into an editable and searchable format. The feature also supports multiple languages, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Download UPDF 2.0 today. Get it on the Play Store or click the button below to start.

How to OCR PDF on Android

Using OCR on your Android device is quick with UPDF. Just a few clicks and you will be able to edit your scanned PDF files.

Here are the steps to perform OCR on your scanned PDFs:

Step 1: Open UPDF on your Android phone. Tap "OCR" from "Quick Tools," or go to "Tools" > "OCR."

Step 2: Choose the scanned PDF file you want to recognize. Then, select an OCR Recognition Type:

• Editable PDF:

It converts scanned pages into fully editable PDF documents. Text and images can be selected, moved, and edited while the layout remains. You may also replace images without changing the original page appearance.

• Text and Pictures Only:

It only extracts words and images from the scanned pages. It does not preserve exact page format, margins, or column structure. The result is a simple file you can copy or edit freely.

• Searchable PDF Only:

It only keeps the scanned page image unchanged and adds text. It creates an invisible text layer beneath pages for search functions. The text cannot be edited, but you can find words quickly.

Step 3: Tap "Select PDF Language" and choose the document language.

(Note: This step is important for an accurate result.)

Step 4: Tap "Done" to start OCR. When OCR finishes, tap "Save" and choose a folder.

Step 5: Open the OCRed PDF. Use UPDF's edit feature to change text or images.

If you need a cross-platform license of UPDF, it is available for purchase. This license lets you use the software across devices, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android, without limits. Visit the official website to buy the license and get full access today.