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Luxix
Brass Contributor
Jun 11, 2026

How can I convert PDF to editable word with OCR on Windows 11

I have a couple of scanned PDF files on my Windows 11 PC, but they are currently not editable because the pages seem to be saved as images. I need to convert PDF into editable Word documents so the t...
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Loukei
Copper Contributor
Jun 11, 2026

OnlineOCR - A free online OCR service that converts scanned PDFs to Word (.docx), Excel, or text. The free tier allows up to 10 pages per conversion and 5 conversions per hour.

How to convert PDF to editable Word OCR:

Step 1: Go to onlineocr .net

Step 2: Click "Select file" and choose your scanned PDF

Step 3: Under "Output format", select Microsoft Word (.docx)

Step 4: Select your document language

Step 5: Complete the captcha (free tier requirement)

Step 6: Click "Convert"

Step 7: Download your .docx file when processing completes

Caveat: To convert PDF to editable Word OCR, you must upload your document to their server, so it's not suitable for sensitive/confidential files. The free tier is limited to 10 pages per PDF and 5 conversions per hour, which is fine for most personal documents.