Image-Only PDFs
Pain
Scanned PDFs look fine but you can’t search, copy, or edit a single word.
WPS Solution
Free OCR tool — unlock text layers for search, copy, and edit.
WPS Free OCR Tool
Free OCR Tool for Scanned PDFs & Images
Turn scanned pages, photos, and image-based PDFs into searchable, editable text with the WPS free OCR tool—process files locally, keep layouts intact, and export to Word, Excel, or searchable PDF.
0 Monthly Active UsersWindows, Mac, iOS, Android100% local OCR · No upload required
Invoice ID
Vendor
Amount
Line items
Recognized Text
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Extracted
Amount due ········
Line items: ············
SearchableCopyableExport DOCX
Detect → Extract → Structured text
Pain → Solution
Tired of Retyping Scans? Switch to a Free OCR Tool That Just Works
Say goodbye to image-only PDFs and risky uploads—see how WPS makes the difference.
Searchable PDF
Risky Online Uploads
Pain
Online OCR sites demand uploading contracts and invoices to unknown servers.
WPS Solution
100% local OCR — recognize text on your device, keep files private.
Manual Retyping
Pain
You retype receipts, notes, and forms by hand—slow and error-prone.
WPS Solution
High-precision recognition — extract text from scans and images fast.
Tool Switching
Pain
OCR in one app, then jump to Word/Excel elsewhere to finish the job.
WPS Solution
All-in-one suite — OCR, edit, convert, and export inside WPS Office.
Built Into WPS PDF
Download the Best Free OCR Tool —— WPS Office
Recognize text in scanned PDFs and images with one lightweight installer—search, copy, edit, and export without leaving WPS.
Free OCR ToolLocal ProcessingLayout Kept
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Lightweight Installer (< 50MB) · 100% Safe & Secure
WPS PDF · OCR LIVE
Scanned.pdf · Recognizing
Meeting Notes — Aug 12
Amount due $1,280.00 — Northwind Supplies
✨ Scanning document…
Open → OCR → Edit — all inside WPS
Key Features of WPS Office Free OCR Tool
Everything you need to extract text from scanned PDFs and images—directly inside WPS, your all-in-one free OCR tool.
High-Precision Text Recognition
- Recognize printed text in scanned PDFs, photos, and screenshots with high accuracy.
- Handle mixed fonts and sizes so invoices, notes, and forms need less manual cleanup.
- Work with clearer scans for best results—then search and copy unlocked text instantly.
AI OCRScans & ImagesLess Retyping
Layout KeepIntelligent Layout Preservation
- Retain columns, tables, and graphics positions when turning scans into editable files.
- Keep bold, italics, and underlining cues where recognition confidence is high.
- Move from static image pages to editable documents with fewer reformatting chores.
Tables & ColumnsFormattingLess Cleanup
Multi-Language OCR Support
- Select recognition languages to match English, Chinese, and other common scripts.
- Process international paperwork and research scans without switching OCR apps.
- Ideal for teams that handle mixed-language contracts, invoices, and notes.
Multi-LanguageGlobal DocsTeam Ready
Local OCRSecure Local OCR & Flexible Export
- Run this free OCR tool on your desktop so confidential scans stay off random websites.
- Export searchable PDFs or editable Word/Excel files and keep working in WPS.
- Continue with PDF edit, convert, compress, and sign tools in the same suite.
Offline ReadyDOCX / XLSX / PDFAll-in-One
REAL USERS · WPS OFFICE
Ready for a Free OCR Tool That Stays Private?
Install WPS Office and turn scanned PDFs into searchable, editable text in minutes—no risky uploads required.
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OCR Engine
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Free to start · Compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android & Linux
★★★★★
"WPS OCR is a lifesaver for research. I convert scanned book chapters into searchable text, then find quotes for my thesis in seconds."
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Alex R.
University Student
3 Steps
How to Use WPS Office Free OCR Tool in 3 Steps
From download to searchable text — a simple path to use WPS Office Free OCR Tool like a pro.
Download and Open WPS Office
Install the lightweight WPS Office package on Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android, then open WPS PDF.
Open Your Scanned PDF or Image
Open a scanned PDF, photo, or screenshot. Click Perform OCR when prompted, or go to Convert → OCR PDF.
Recognize Text and Save
Choose language and page range, apply OCR, then search, copy, edit, or export as Word, Excel, or searchable PDF.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. WPS Office includes a free OCR tool for scanned PDFs and images. Download WPS to recognize text, make PDFs searchable, and edit or export results without uploading files to a third-party website.
Yes. After OCR, WPS embeds a text layer so you can find keywords with Ctrl+F, copy passages, and edit content—just like a native digital PDF.
Yes. Desktop OCR runs locally on your device, so contracts, invoices, and internal scans do not need to be uploaded to an online OCR website.
Yes. WPS OCR supports multiple languages so you can recognize English, Chinese, and other scripts, including mixed-language pages when configured correctly.
Yes. After recognition, export editable Word (.docx), Excel, or keep a searchable PDF—then continue editing in the all-in-one WPS Office suite.
FREE DOWNLOAD · ALL PLATFORMS
Unlock Scanned Docs with the WPS Office Free OCR Tool
Download WPS Office free and turn image-based PDFs into searchable, editable text—then finish the job in Writer, Spreadsheet, or PDF.
- Free OCR tool for scanned PDFs, photos, and screenshots
- Local recognition, layout keep, and flexible export formats
- Trusted by 600M+ users worldwide
One installer · Writer + Spreadsheet + Presentation + PDF
