OCR PDF on iPhone phone

How to OCR PDF on iPhone with DocHub

DocHub is a powerful platform that simplifies document management, making it easier than ever to edit, sign, and distribute your PDFs directly from your Apple iPhone 16e, Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Apple iPhone 16 Pro, or Apple iPhone 14 Plus. With its intuitive online editor, you can effortlessly perform OCR on your PDFs for free, ensuring your documents are accessible and editable. Whether you're at home or on the go, our platform integrates seamlessly with Google Workspace, allowing you to modify and manage your documents smoothly.

Follow the steps to OCR PDF on iPhone

Open your web browser on your iPhone and navigate to the DocHub website. Log in to your account or create a new one if you haven't already.
Once logged in, upload the PDF document you wish to convert using the upload feature available on the platform.
After the document is uploaded, select the option to perform OCR. This feature will convert the scanned text in your PDF into editable text.
Review the OCR results to ensure the text has been accurately recognized. Make any necessary edits using the editing tools provided.
Once you are satisfied with your edits, you can download the updated PDF, print it directly, or share it via email or other platforms.

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What is the OCR capability of the iPhone?

iPhones with iOS 15 or newer have a built-in OCR feature that allows text to be extracted from images. Using this feature involves pointing the camera at text or selecting it in a photo and then copying or interacting with the identified text.

How do I save a PDF as a text on my iPhone?

Take a screenshot of the message by pushing the Volume Up and Power buttons at the same time. Find the screenshot in the Photos app. Tap the Export icon button in the lower-left corner. Select Import to Acrobat.

How do I extract text from a PDF on my iPhone?

Here is an easier way. With PDF Export, you can quickly and easily convert PDF files to text on your iPhone and iPad. With PDF Export, you can convert PDF to text in just a few taps. Plus, you can export the text as a PDF or a text file.

How do I extract text from a PDF on my phone?

Step 1: Use a PDF conversion tool or app to convert the PDF to a Word or Excel file. Step 2: Open the converted file in a compatible app (e.g., Microsoft Word or Google Docs) on your phone. Step 3: Select the desired text from the converted file, then tap Copy.

How do I extract specific text from a PDF?

Open the PDF document using a PDF reader, such as docHub Reader. Select the text you want to extract by dragging your mouse cursor over the desired area. Right-click on the selected text and choose the Copy option. Open a text editor or word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs).

What is the best PDF OCR app for iPhone?

PDFelement Best iPhone OCR Tool in 2024 If you want software that can scan PDFs, make the text searchable and editable, and lets you customize the PDF, you wont find a better option than PDFelement for iOS!

Can I do OCR on my iPhone?

Apple Notes is intended to be a note-taking app, but Apple has added OCR features that are good enough to get it a place on this list. To scan and digitize text, click on the camera icon, and youll see four options, including Scan Documents and Scan Text.

How do I extract text from my iPhone?

Copy text in a photo, video, or image Open the Photos app and select a photo or video, or select an image online. Touch and hold a word and move the grab points to adjust the selection. If the text is in a video, pause the video first. Tap Copy. To select all of the text in the photo, tap Select All.

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