PDF to OCR Text Converter

With OCR support convert image based PDF documents to text files.
What is PDF to OCR Text Converter?
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.

Extension stats

Users: 7,000+
Rating: 3.05 (19)
Version: 0.4 (Last updated: 2023-06-19)
Creation date: 2020-05-25
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://online-converter.freepdfsolutions.com/*
Size: 4.85M

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Extension summary

WHAT PDF SOLUTIONS CONVERTER IS ALL ABOUT? We understand the frustrations when it come to dealing with pdf files and not having proper software to view or convert these. We at Free PDF Solutions make conversion simple to all user types and thrive on doing so.

With PDF to OCR Text Converter, there's... • No registration required • Ease of use • Links to our online conversion utilities.

New version: removed new tab change.

You can uninstall the extension at any time.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use
  • Works accurately with complex backgrounds
  • Maintains original text organization
Cons
  • Doesn't always perform as expected
  • Some reviewers experienced a virus or browser hijack
  • Some users say it does not convert to text, but places graphics in Word
Most mentioned
  • Easy to use
  • Inaccuracy of conversion
  • Possibility of virus or browser hijack
Recent 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 likelihood

PDF to OCR Text Converter has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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