Text extraction
Recognize printed text in clear scans and photos.
PDF Scanner feature
OCR Text Scanner for iPhone
Turn visible printed text into machine-readable text that can be copied, checked, edited, or translated.
Turn visible printed text into machine-readable text that can be copied, checked, edited, or translated. PDF Scanner is designed for iPhone and iPad and requires iOS or iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Document digitization
Create editable text from paper records instead of retyping the complete page.
Photo text
Import an existing image or screenshot and extract its visible words.
Formula recognition
Use the listed formula-recognition workflow, then verify notation against the source.
Translation workflow
Recognize text in a photo before translating it into another language.
Human verification
Proofread names, numbers, punctuation, and specialized terms before relying on OCR output.
Common uses
When this feature helps
- Printed notes
- Receipts
- Book excerpts
- Screenshots
- Reference material
- Translation
Practical walkthroughs
Read the related guides
How to Use an OCR Scanner on iPhoneTurn printed text in a scan or photo into text you can copy, search, edit, or translate.How to Extract Text from an Image on iPhoneCopy printed words from a photo or screenshot instead of retyping the complete passage by hand.How to Scan a Receipt on iPhoneCapture readable copies of receipts for expenses, returns, warranties, or personal records before the paper fades.
Available on the App Store
Scan. Convert. Sign. Save.
Use the complete document toolkit from one iPhone and iPad app.