How to OCR PDF with Japanese Text
Extract text from scanned PDFs with accurate Japanese character recognition.
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Drop your scanned PDF to extract Japanese text with OCR.
Start OCRStep-by-Step Guide
- 1
Upload your scanned PDF
Drag and drop a scanned PDF or image-based PDF.
- 2
Select language
Choose Japanese (or Japanese + English for mixed documents) as the OCR language.
- 3
Run OCR and download
Click "Run OCR" to extract text. Download the searchable PDF with embedded text.
Tips
- Higher resolution scans (300 DPI+) produce more accurate OCR results.
- For mixed Japanese-English documents, select both languages.
- After OCR, you can convert the searchable PDF to Word for editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is Japanese OCR?
Accuracy is high for printed text (95%+). Handwritten text has lower accuracy. Clear, high-resolution scans produce the best results.
Can it recognize vertical Japanese text?
Yes. The OCR engine supports both horizontal and vertical Japanese text layouts.
Is OCR a Pro feature?
Yes. OCR requires server-side processing and is available with a Pro plan.
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