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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat OCRNeo Can Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In short: it pulls editable text out of images and PDFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What it supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Image formats<\/strong>: PNG, JPG, JPEG, BMP, WEBP, TIFF, HEIC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document format<\/strong>: PDF (multi-page, processed page by page)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Languages<\/strong>: 20+ languages with auto-detection \u2014 English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Portuguese, Italian, Hindi, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Output<\/strong>: extracted text + detected language tag + copy \/ download as TXT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
On privacy: files are deleted right after processing. Nothing is stored on the server.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Use OCRNeo (3 Steps)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Open OCRNeo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Go to https:\/\/ocrneo.net\/<\/a>. The English version is the default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the middle of the page you’ll see an upload area saying “Drop files here or click to select.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Upload Your File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Option A: Drag and drop<\/strong> \u2014 drag the image or PDF straight onto the upload area and release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Option B: Click<\/strong> \u2014 click “Select Files” and pick from your file manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The supported formats are listed below the upload box: PNG \/ JPG \/ PDF \/ BMP \/ WEBP \/ TIFF \/ HEIC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Wait for OCR, Then Copy or Download<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Processing starts automatically after upload \u2014 a progress bar shows the status. When it’s done:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The “Extracted Text” box on the right shows the recognized text<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The detected language shows above the box (EN \/ ZH \/ JA \/ etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Three action buttons:\n
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- Copy Text<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 copy to clipboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Download TXT<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 save as a .txt file<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Remove<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 clear and upload a new file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common Use Cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Use Case 1: Extract Text from a Screenshot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Screenshot \u2192 save to disk \u2192 drag to OCRNeo \u2192 copy the text. Usually done in 2\u20133 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use Case 2: Extract Text from iPhone HEIC Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
iPhones save photos as HEIC by default, and most tools don’t support it. OCRNeo does \u2014 just drop the file in, no conversion needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use Case 3: Make a Scanned PDF Editable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Drop in a PDF and OCRNeo processes every page in order. Pages are separated with
--- Page Break ---<\/code> so you can spot where each one starts. Multi-page PDFs are handled in one go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ocrneo.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-8-1024x417.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUse Case 4: Mixed-Language Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A poster with both Chinese and English? OCRNeo auto-detects the language for each block \u2014 no manual switching required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Best Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Sharper images mean better accuracy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 200 dpi minimum recommended<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Don’t use tiny text<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avoid heavy rotation (over 15\u00b0 noticeably hurts accuracy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Compress large files first<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Single image under 10 MB is fine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- PDF under 20 MB is faster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3. Always double-check the output<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- For important stuff (contracts, papers) read through once<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Clean printed text is usually 99%+ accurate; handwriting is hit-or-miss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is OCRNeo really 100% free?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes. No paywall, no daily limit, no hidden fees. Open-source and privacy-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do I need to create an account?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
No. Open the site and start using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are my files saved on your server?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
No. Files are deleted right after processing \u2014 OCRNeo stores nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does it support handwriting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Printed text and clear handwriting, yes. Cursive or messy handwriting is hit-or-miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can I process multiple files at once?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not yet \u2014 one file per session. For batches, just upload them one after another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which languages are supported?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
20+ languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Portuguese, Italian, Hindi, and more. All auto-detected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does it work on mobile?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes. OCRNeo is responsive \u2014 open it in any phone browser and it works the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How fast is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Usually 2\u20133 seconds per image. Multi-page PDFs take a bit longer (scales linearly with page count).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Related Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Main site:\u00a0https:\/\/ocrneo.net<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- English:\u00a0https:\/\/ocrneo.net\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 15 languages total \u2014 Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Got questions? Drop a note at the bottom of the OCRNeo homepage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- English:\u00a0https:\/\/ocrneo.net\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Main site:\u00a0https:\/\/ocrneo.net<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Download TXT<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 save as a .txt file<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Copy Text<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 copy to clipboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document format<\/strong>: PDF (multi-page, processed page by page)<\/li>\n\n\n\n