PDF to OCR Text Converter

With OCR support convert image based PDF documents to text files.

PDF to OCR Text Converter - Chrome Extension

PDF to OCR Text Converter is a Chrome extension tool designed for simple and easy conversion of image-based PDF documents into plain text files. No registration is required to use the tool. This extension also links to online conversion utilities for greater flexibility and ease. The latest version has eliminated the new tab changes, enhancing the overall user experience. It can be uninstalled at any time as per user preference.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 6,000+
Rating: 3.05
(19)
Version: 0.4 (Last updated: 2023-06-19)
Creation date: 2020-05-25
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://online-converter.freepdfsolutions.com/*
Size: 4.85M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Accurate text conversion
  • Easy to use
  • Organizes text to match the original format
  • Useful tool for various needs
Cons
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Some reports of it sending a virus
  • Converts to images instead of text sometimes
Most mentioned
  • Accuracy of text conversion
  • Ease of use
  • Functionality issues
  • Virus concerns
User reviews
I had a recipe on the back of a box that I wanted to convert. It was white text on a brown background. I figured it would never work but just gave it a try anyway. I scanned it as a PDF and then uploaded it to the app. It worked and was very accurate! Easy to use too.
by Tom Bucceri, 2022-06-11

Lixo!
by carioca contabil, 2021-12-02

terrible, it didn't do what's intended to
by Carlos Sanchez, 2020-10-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

PDF to OCR Text Converter requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low Request access to the following domains: freepdfsolutions.com
Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of PDF to OCR Text Converter. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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