Arabic OCR
Recognise Arabic text in scanned PDFs so you can search and copy it. Free, no sign-up, and the scan never leaves your device.
Select PDF files
or drop them anywhere on this page
Processed on your device. Never uploaded.
Recognising text…
Processing on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Add your files
Choose one file, or several to do them all at once
Adjust the options
Set the options in the side panel, or keep the defaults.
Download the result
Save it, or send it straight on to another PaperWingPDF tool.
This page opens OCR PDF with Arabic selected. PaperWingPDF reads the text in your scanned pages and adds it to the PDF, so you can search it and copy it.
How to recognise Arabic text in a scanned PDF
- Choose or drop your scanned PDF.
- Check the language: Arabic is already selected. Choose Urdu or English if needed.
- Click the button to start recognising the text.
- Download the searchable PDF.
Best results with Arabic scans
- Scan at 300 dpi; phone photos should be sharp and straight.
- Printed text is recognised far better than handwriting.
- Check names and numbers in the result: OCR is never perfect.
Private by design
Recognition runs in your browser. The language data is loaded from paperwingpdf.com the first time and your scan is never uploaded.
Why PaperWingPDF
- Private by design
- No queues, no waiting
- Chain your tools
- Works offline, installs as an app
Frequently asked questions
Can it read handwriting?
Handwriting is rarely recognised well. OCR works best with printed text.
Does it work offline?
Yes, after the Arabic language data has loaded once.