PixConvert OCR alternative for PDFs and editable exports
Short answer
PixConvert reads images locally in your browser and offers plain text. Choose FastOCR when you need a scanned PDF made searchable, Word or Markdown downloads, or automatic language detection. Our image OCR needs no sign-up or watermark. Pick PixConvert when keeping an image on your device matters more than PDF input or additional export formats.
By the FastOCR team · Updated 4 November 2026 · Documentation checked 4 November 2026
We make FastOCR. Accuracy figures come from our own test of each tool we scored, ours included, on the same scans; other facts link to each tool's own pages. How we tested
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PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, HEIC
PDF up to 1 GB · images up to 20 MB
Tips for a clear photo
- Lay the page flat.
- Use even light, with no shadows.
- Turn off the flash to avoid glare.
- Fill the frame with the page.
Verdict
Pick FastOCR if
- You have a scanned PDF and want searchable pages, rather than processing screenshots separately.
- You need text for a document or notes, with Word and Markdown downloads.
- You want language detection instead of choosing a language before each run.
Pick PixConvert if
- The image must stay inside your browser tab.
- You only need plain text from one image at a time.
FastOCR and PixConvert side by side
| Factor | FastOCR | PixConvert |
|---|---|---|
| Processing | FastOCRWebsite OCR uploads your file. | PixConvertRuns inside the browser tab.Source |
| Input | FastOCRImages and scanned PDFs. | PixConvertJPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF or GIF.Source |
| Output | FastOCRText, searchable PDF, Word and Markdown. | PixConvertCopy text or download TXT.Source |
| Language selection | FastOCRAutomatic detection, including mixed pages. | PixConvertChoose one language per run.Source |
| Image account | FastOCRNo sign-up needed for image OCR. | PixConvertNo account required.Source |
| Watermark | FastOCRNo image-result watermark. | PixConvertNo watermark advertised.Source |
| Image workflow | FastOCRUpload an image here; PDFs require an account. | PixConvertOne image at a time, up to 50 MB.Source |
| Matched accuracy | FastOCRNo measured PixConvert comparison. | PixConvertNot tested |
Why FastOCR
Scanned PDFs
Scanned PDF in, searchable PDF out; text copies in the right order, including right-to-left.
See Scanned PDFsExports
Raw text, Word (.docx) and Markdown.
See ExportsLanguages
100+ languages, detected automatically, including mixed pages.
Share of characters wrong on our evidence scans (lower is better): Arabic 2.6%, Urdu 9.1%, Bengali 7.4%, Tamil 2.2%, Chinese 1.0%.
See LanguagesFree use
Images: free, no sign-up, no watermark. PDFs: free account.
See Free use
Proof
PixConvert has no matched run in our evidence pack. FastOCR results alone cannot establish a head-to-head accuracy advantage.
How FastOCR works
Searchable PDF that copies in reading order
احسان اُس خدا کا کہ جس نے دریائے سخن کو اپنے ابر کرم سے گو ہر معنی بخشا اور زبان کو واسطے اپنی
Select and paste: Urdu, Arabic and Hebrew come out right to left, and two-column pages come out column by column.
Word file with paragraphs and tables
| Item | Qty | Total |
| Paper | 4 | 18.00 |
| Toner | 1 | 64.50 |
Prose reflows into editable paragraphs; ruled tables come back as real Word tables. PDF to Word
Bank statement to Excel, CSV or QuickBooks
| Date | Description | Amount | Balance |
| 09/01 | Rent payment | -1,450.00 | 968.65 |
| 09/02 | Payroll deposit | 2,386.40 | 3,355.05 |
| 09/04 | Grocery store | -84.17 | 3,270.88 |
One row per transaction, for US and UK statements in English (example rows invented). Bank statement converter
Choose by the file and output you actually need
For a multi-page scan, make the PDF searchable in FastOCR rather than turning every page into a separate image. Sign in, upload the scanned PDF, then download the searchable version and check a distinctive phrase with your PDF reader’s search command.
For a screenshot or photographed page, start with image to text. Copy the recognized words or download Word for editing and Markdown for notes. The source image also gets a searchable PDF. Review names, figures and punctuation before reusing the text.
Local browser OCR and uploaded OCR have different privacy boundaries
PixConvert describes local image processing. FastOCR’s website sends the selected file to servers for recognition. Choose according to your document policy before uploading; a browser interface does not by itself mean processing stays on the device.
If you want local OCR with file exports, our free Mac app and Windows app are offline public betas. They use their platform’s OCR engines, so this website’s benchmark results do not describe their accuracy. They provide OCR and export rather than full PDF editing.
Choose PixConvert if
- Your priority is local browser processing without installing an app.
- Plain text meets your needs and you can select the image language.
FAQ
Can PixConvert read PDFs?
Its image-to-text page lists image inputs, rather than a PDF OCR workflow. For a scanned PDF, use FastOCR’s searchable PDF tool with a free account and check the resulting text layer before sharing it.
Is PixConvert private?
PixConvert says the image stays in the browser tab during recognition. That local-processing claim is useful when an upload is prohibited. We reviewed its documentation and did not independently audit the website’s network activity.
What does FastOCR add to plain image-to-text OCR?
FastOCR supplies a searchable PDF alongside the image text, plus Word and Markdown downloads. These outputs suit different next steps: searching the scan, editing the words, or moving the content into notes.
Do I need to select a language in FastOCR?
FastOCR detects the language automatically, including mixed pages. That removes the manual language-selection step in this workflow. Recognition can still contain mistakes, so compare unfamiliar scripts and important numbers with the original scan.
Which option should I use for offline OCR?
For an image that must remain in a browser, consider PixConvert’s documented local workflow. For installed offline OCR and exports, try FastOCR’s free Mac or Windows public beta; desktop recognition differs from our website.
Method
Checked the linked PixConvert vendor documentation on 4 November 2026. PixConvert was not run on our scans; no accuracy, timing or export-fidelity ranking is claimed.
Change log
- 1 November 2026: Published the earlier sourced comparison.
- 4 November 2026: Rechecked vendor documentation and added task-specific OCR and export guidance.