Free Nepali OCR Reader for Images & Scanned PDFs
Need to copy text from a citizenship scan, school certificate, government form, or any document photo? This Nepali OCR reader turns your photos, screenshots, and scanned PDFs into editable text — no software install or account required.
Built for students, job applicants, and professionals in Nepal and abroad who need to digitize Devanagari documents. For PDFs with selectable text, the tool extracts that layer directly. For scanned pages and photos, it runs OCR page by page in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Common uses in Nepal
- Citizenship scans — extract name, address, and details from nagarikata photos
- Government forms — digitize ward office forms, recommendation letters, and official notices
- School & college documents — marksheets, character certificates, and application forms
- Bank & cheque documents — copy text from scanned receipts and deposit slips
- Nepalis living abroad — OCR embassy documents and family letters from Nepal
- Photos and screenshots in PNG, JPG, WEBP, or scanned PDF format
Nepali Devanagari OCR support
Choose Nepali or English + Nepali before extracting text. Devanagari script is recognized for government forms, school documents, newspapers, and bilingual notices. Download the result as TXT or PDF. If spacing or line breaks look messy, open the OCR Text Cleaner to fix formatting and remove noise. If the output uses legacy Preeti font encoding, paste it into the Preeti to Unicode Converter for standard web-readable Nepali Unicode.
Tips for better accuracy
- Use clear, well-lit, straight scans with good contrast
- Avoid blurry photos or documents with heavy shadows
- Pick English + Nepali for bilingual letters and notices; use Nepali for pure Devanagari documents
- Images are auto-enhanced (upscaled, contrast-adjusted, and binarized) before OCR to improve Devanagari recognition and reduce watermark noise
- Review and correct OCR output before using it in official documents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A: Yes. Select Nepali or English + Nepali, upload a clear photo or PDF, and Devanagari text is extracted from each page.
A: No. All processing happens in your browser. Citizenship copies, forms, and photos stay on your device.
A: Yes. No sign-up, no limits, and no data collection. Free for students, job applicants, and professionals.
A: Yes. Download as TXT or PDF after extraction. Nepali Devanagari text is preserved in both formats.