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Converts images and PDFs to editable Markdown using OCR
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Overview

OCR Markdown is a tool that converts scanned images and PDFs into editable Markdown text. It offers a free, client-side OCR tool for basic conversions and a Premium upgrade for AI-enhanced recognition with 90-99% accuracy, including Markdown and LaTeX extraction, math, table, and image detection. It aims to transform analog documents into digital, searchable, and shareable content.

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Access & connections

Where you can use OCRMD.

Platforms

Web

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Highlights

  • Client-side OCR for images (free tier)
  • AI-enhanced recognition for text, math, tables, and images (Premium)
  • Conversion of images and PDFs to editable Markdown
  • LaTeX extraction
  • Secure document storage and full-text search (Premium)
  • High accuracy (90-99%) with Premium AI
  • Instant results

FAQ 9

What is OCR Markdown?
OCR Markdown is a tool that converts scanned images and PDFs into editable Markdown text. It offers a free, client-side OCR tool for basic conversions and a Premium upgrade for AI-enhanced recognition with 90-99% accuracy, including Markdown and LaTeX extraction, math, table, and image detection. It aims to transform analog documents into digital, searchable, and shareable content.
How to use OCR Markdown?
To use OCR Markdown, first upload your image or PDF document. The OCR engine then processes the document, extracting and formatting text, tables, math, and images. Finally, you can download and use your converted Markdown content and associated images. For quick image OCR, you can also paste files directly from your clipboard (CTRL + V).
How accurate is the OCR?
The premium AI model offers 90-99% accuracy with AI-enhanced recognition that preserves formatting, and recognizes math, tables, and images. The free OCR just offers simple basic text extraction.
Is my data secure?
The service is privacy-focused. For the free client-side tool, everything is processed in your browser with no data stored on servers. For premium, secure storage is provided.
What file types are supported?
Both images and PDFs are supported.
How long are my files stored?
Files are guaranteed 6+ months storage, and you can download your data anytime.
What is extracted?
Regular text, LaTeX math, programming code blocks, and images are extracted.
What are the file size limits?
There is a 15MB maximum file size and a 250 pages maximum for PDFs.
How do I get started?
30 free extractions using the premium AI model are included upon sign-up.
OCRMD From $5 one-time