Documents & Writing
Best PDF OCR Tools in 2026
This list helps people choosing software for applying optical character recognition to PDF files. Compare the pricing model and the platforms you use.
- 01 Foxit PDF Editor
It suits people and organizations that need to edit, convert, sign, or manage PDF documents across desktop, web, and mobile platforms.
From $4.17/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS9.2 Visit Specs - 02
NAPS2 NAPS2 suits individuals and businesses that need document scanning on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · API8.7 Visit Specs - 03
PDFgear Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS8.7 Visit Specs - 04 Tungsten OmniPage
OmniPage Ultimate is described as suitable for SMBs and larger companies.
Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux · API8.6 Visit Specs - 05 OCRmyPDF
OCRmyPDF suits users who need to make scanned PDFs searchable and can work with its documented installation options.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · API8.4 Visit Specs - 06 Prizmo
Prizmo suits people who scan documents or business cards on Apple devices and need OCR, searchable exports or accessibility features.
Free plan macOS · iOS8.4 Visit Specs - 07 SoftMaker FlexiPDF From $3.33/mo Free trial Windows7.9 Visit Specs
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Soda PDF Web · Windows · macOS · Linux7.7 Visit Specs - 09
ABBYY FineReader PDF Windows · macOS · iOS7.3 Visit Specs - 10
UPDF UPDF may suit people who need PDF editing, annotation, OCR, conversion, or form creation across desktop and mobile platforms.
Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android7.1 Visit Specs - 11
Adobe Acrobat Pro Web · Windows · macOS · iOS6.9 Visit Specs - 12
PDF-XChange Editor From $62/mo Windows6.9 Visit Specs - 13 Sejda PDF DesktopSejda From €5.92/mo Free plan6.9 Visit Specs
- 14 PDF24 Creator Free plan Windows6.7 Visit Specs
- 15 Kofax Power PDFTungsten Automation 6.6 Visit Specs
- 16 Wondershare PDFelement Web · Windows · macOS · iOS6.6 Visit Specs
Check for a free plan, a trial or open-source code when those options matter to your choice.