About the OCR to Word
Turn photos of documents and scanned PDFs into editable Word or text files. Choose the language(s) in your document — English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Persian, French, Spanish, German or Turkish — and OCR reads the text for you. Right-to-left languages come out right-to-left in Word.
How to Use the OCR to Word
- Click the upload box and choose your file, or simply drag and drop it in.
- Adjust the available options to match what you need.
- Click the action button and let House of Convert do the work in seconds.
- Download your result instantly — no email, no account, no watermark.
Why Use the OCR to Word at House of Convert?
- Free forever — every tool on this site is free to use, with no hidden limits.
- Private by design — your file is processed for this request only and never stored on our servers.
- Fast — results are usually ready in a few seconds, even for larger files.
- No installation — works entirely in your browser, on desktop or mobile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a scanned PDF to editable Word?
Upload the PDF, tick its language and click Convert. Download the editable .docx.
How do I convert an image to Word?
Upload a JPG or PNG photo of the document the same way.
Which languages are supported?
English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Persian, French, Spanish, German and Turkish. You can tick more than one.
Does it work for Urdu and Arabic?
Yes — right-to-left text is written right-to-left in the Word file.
How accurate is the OCR?
Very good for clear printed text; handwriting and blurry photos are less accurate. Always proofread.
Can it read handwriting?
Only neat handwriting, with limited accuracy.
Can I get plain text instead?
Yes, choose Text or Both.
Why is the first conversion slower?
Language data downloads once on first use.
Can I upload several pages?
Yes, upload multiple images or a multi-page PDF.
Does the OCR to Word tool store my document?
No, it’s processed and deleted immediately.