OCRMD is a web-based OCR service that converts scanned images, image files, and non-selectable PDFs into editable Markdown and LaTeX.
What is OCRMD?
OCRMD is an online OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool that accepts image files and PDFs as input and produces clean, editable Markdown, with math and tables preserved as LaTeX. It runs entirely in the browser for image-based OCR on its free tier, and offers a premium tier that adds PDF processing, AI-enhanced recognition, and secure cloud storage. The platform is designed for users who need to turn scans, screenshots, or text-layer-free PDFs into text they can search, edit, and reuse.
Key Features
OCRMD provides several distinct tools and capabilities that cover the full OCR workflow: a free browser-based OCR for images, a premium AI service for PDFs and complex documents, and cloud storage for your processed files.
- Client-side image OCR — Free tool that extracts text from any image directly in your browser, with no account required and no data sent to servers.
- Premium PDF processing — Converts both PDFs and images into Markdown using AI models that recognize text, math, tables, and images while preserving formatting.
- High-accuracy AI — Premium model claims 90–99% accuracy, far outperforming the basic free extraction.
- Secure storage — Uploads and results are stored securely, and files are guaranteed to remain available for at least 6 months.
- Full-text search — Stored documents can be organized and searched by content, making it easy to find specific pages or formulas later.
- Export options — Results can be downloaded as Markdown with LaTeX math, or exported as vectorized PDFs.
- Multi-language support — Handles 11+ languages with high accuracy.
- Credit-based pricing — Prepaid packs (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond) offer 1,000 to 50,000 extractions, valid for 2 years from purchase.
Who is it for?
OCRMD is built for anyone who regularly handles scanned documents, image-based text, or unsearchable PDFs, from students to professionals.
- Researchers — Digitize printed articles, books, and archival documents into searchable Markdown without retyping.
- Developers — Convert scanned API documentation or PDF manuals into editable Markdown for code comments, wikis, or documentation sites.
- Writers and students — Turn scanned notes, textbook pages, and formula sheets into structured text and LaTeX.
- Professionals — Turn any scanned document, from reports to agreements, into editable Markdown for further processing.
What can you do with OCRMD?
OCRMD supports multiple workflows, from quick one-off conversions to building a searchable document library.
- Convert PDFs to Markdown: Upload a PDF (with or without a text layer) and get clean, organized Markdown that preserves tables, math, and image references.
- Extract math from scans: The premium OCR recognizes mathematical notation and outputs LaTeX, making it simple to include equations in papers or notes.
- Privacy-conscious OCR: Use the free client-side tool to run OCR on images without uploading them — processing happens entirely in your browser.
- Search your documents: After storing a document in premium, you can full-text search all your extractions from your library.
How does OCRMD work?
OCRMD uses a three-step process: upload, process, and edit or use the result.
- Upload — Upload an image or PDF document (max 15MB, up to 250 pages for PDFs).
- Process — The OCR engine extracts and formats text, tables, math, and images into Markdown.
- Edit & Use — Download the Markdown content and associated images, or store them in the secure library for later search and retrieval.
Pricing
OCRMD follows a freemium model with free browser tools and prepaid premium credit packs. The credit packs range from 1,000 to 50,000 extractions, and you can try premium with 3 free extractions.
Pros and cons
OCRMD offers high-accuracy OCR and strong privacy features, but it has some constraints, especially on the free plan.
Pros:
- 90–99% accuracy on premium AI.
- Client-side processing for free image OCR protects privacy.
- Handles math, tables, and images.
- Supports 11+ languages.
- Files stored for at least 6 months on premium.
Cons:
- Free tier only handles images and provides basic text extraction without formatting.
- Premium requires a purchased credit pack; no free unlimited tier.
- Maximum file size is 15MB and PDFs are capped at 250 pages.
FAQ
Here are answers to common questions about accuracy, security, limits, and storage.
How accurate is OCRMD?
Premium claims 90–99% accuracy with AI-enhanced recognition that preserves formatting, math, tables, and images. The free image OCR offers only basic text extraction with lower accuracy.
Is my data secure?
For the free client-side tool, images are processed in your browser and never sent to servers. For premium, uploads and results are stored securely, and you can download or delete them anytime.
What file types and limits apply?
OCRMD supports image files and PDFs. The maximum file size is 15MB, and PDFs can have up to 250 pages.
How long are files stored?
Premium files are guaranteed to be stored for at least 6 months. You can download them anytime within that period.
What common issues might I encounter?
You may see "hallucinations" (incorrect OCR output) when images are rotated or blurry. For best results, upload clear, well-oriented scans.
