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Convert documents with ease

Convert text documents (.docx), spreadsheets (.xlsx), images (.jpeg), and presentations (.pptx) into editable PDFs (.pdf) and vice versa.
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Start with any popular format

You can upload documents in PDF, DOC/DOCX, RTF, JPEG, PNG, and TXT formats and start editing them immediately or convert them to other formats.
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Store converted documents anywhere

Select the necessary format and download your file to your device or export it to your cloud storage. pdfFiller supports Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and OneDrive.
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Convert documents in batches

Bundle multiple documents into a single package and convert them all in one go—no need to process files individually.
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Preview and manage pages

Review the documents you are about to convert and exclude the pages you don’t need. This way, you can compress your files without losing quality.
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Protect converted documents

Safeguard your sensitive information while converting documents. Set up a password and lock your document to prevent unauthorized access.

How to quickly convert and compress your PDF?

Upload your document

Upload a document from your device, cloud storage, email, or URL.
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Use the converter tool

Select your document and click Convert .
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Select format and destination

Decide on the file type and where you want to save the converted document—on your device or in your cloud storage.
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Manage pages and additional settings

Once everything is set, you can access advanced settings to compress a document by excluding unnecessary pages, set passwords, and select other options.
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The best tips on how to Convert PDF to Text OCR on Desktop

Think of your document workflow, how does it run, what are your bottlenecks? Do you have an all-in-one software to manage everything or do you mix the functionality of many tools? In case you are on this page, you're most likely looking for a service that can help you Convert PDF to Text OCR on Desktop by using a solution that simplifies your processes, is inexpensive, and simple to use.

pdfFiller is a web-based platform that can be used on desktop or mobile from any browser, but you can also install an application for iOS and Android to increase processes and make them more convenient while on the go. Access and edit documents from your preferred browser and device anytime, anywhere.

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Accelerate PDF to Text Conversion with OCR on Desktop

Transform your PDF documents into editable text with ease using our PDF to Text OCR feature on desktop. This tool simplifies your workflow and enhances productivity by enabling quick and accurate conversions.

Key Features

Fast and accurate OCR technology for reliable text extraction
User-friendly interface that requires no technical skills
Supports multiple languages for global usability
Batch processing to convert multiple PDFs at once
Exports text to various formats, including Word and plain text

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Digitize scanned documents for easy editing and sharing
Extract text from academic papers for research purposes
Convert invoices and receipts into editable formats for accounting
Simplify document management by organizing and converting old files
Improve accessibility by converting PDFs for use with screen readers

This feature addresses the common problem of having non-editable PDF files. With our OCR technology, you can easily unlock the information contained within these documents. Whether you need to extract, edit, or share text, our tool provides a reliable solution that saves time and reduces frustration.

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Because you can view PDF files on a variety of computers with different settings and software, they are useful for sharing documents with clients, employees and other businesses. However, when the source of a PDF was an image instead of a typed document, the PDF file does not contain searchable text by default.

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