PDF to OCR using PHP
Convert PDF scans to searchable PDF documents.
The PHP library for converting scanned PDF documents to searchable and editable PDF documents using optical character recognition (OCR). Add textual layer to scanned PDF document.
Try for FREEFile conversion library for PHP
ConvertAPI provides a PHP library that allows you to perform a PDF to OCR conversion with just a few lines of code. Convert PDF to OCR documents using PHP programming language with no effort at all!
composer require convertapi/convertapi-php
Or install it manually using ConvertApi autoloader:
require_once('/path/to/convertapi-php/lib/ConvertApi/autoload.php');
How To Convert PDF to OCR using PHP?
You can convert PDF to OCR in a few simple steps:
- Obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account.
- Install the ConvertAPI library for PHP
- Set up the PDF to OCR conversion using our live demo tool
- Copy-paste the auto-generated code snippet into your project!
PDF to OCR - complete code snippet for PHP
Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this pdf to ocr conversion code snippet into your PHP project:
Upload the file and see how it works
You can set up the advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. It will auto-generate the code snippet for you!
Advanced PDF to OCR 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 de es en he pl pt ru sv tr lt