PDF to OCR using NodeJS
Convert PDF scans to searchable PDF documents.
PDF to OCR features
The NodeJS package for converting scanned PDF documents to searchable and editable PDF documents using optical character recognition (OCR). Add textual layer to scanned PDF document.
ConvertAPI Node.js library install
ConvertAPI provides a Node.js library that allows you to perform a PDF to OCR conversion with just a few lines of code.
First, install our convertapi
library from npm:
npm install convertapi --save
Authenticate your Node.js library
You can obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Node.js library like this:
var convertapi = require('convertapi')('secret_or_token');
const convertapi = new ConvertAPI('secret_or_token');
Convert PDF to OCR using Node.js in no time!
Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this pdf to ocr conversion code snippet into your Node.js project:
Try the conversion online - no coding required!
You can try out advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. This tool will produce the same conversion output as if you were using the library from your solution, and it will auto-generate the code snippet for you!
Try for FREE!Conversion parameters
Sets the password to open protected documents.
Set page range. Example 1-10 or 1,2,5.
Set the OCR language. Ask support to add your language if missing.
Values: ca da nl fa de es en he pl pt ru sv tr lt