How to convert a scanned pdf to an editable word document
- Step 1Upload the scanned PDF — Drop the scanned document into the converter.
- Step 2Run OCR (if not yet done) — Enable OCR in the conversion settings to process the scanned image into text.
- Step 3Convert to DOCX — Export the OCR-processed content as a Word document.
- Step 4Review and correct — Check the converted DOCX for OCR errors, especially on hand-written or poor-quality scans.
Frequently asked questions
What OCR accuracy can I expect?+
Clean, standard-font printed text achieves 95-99% accuracy. Handwriting, poor scan quality, or unusual fonts reduce accuracy.
Will OCR work on documents in languages other than English?+
Yes — the OCR engine supports multiple languages including French, German, Spanish, and more. Select your document language in the tool settings.
What should I do about OCR errors?+
Proofread the converted DOCX and use Word's Find & Replace to correct systematic errors.
Privacy first
All PDF processing runs locally in your browser using PDF-lib and pdf.js. No file is ever uploaded — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.