# Local OCR - pdf Image scanner — Scan Photo to Text, PDF, Word

> Local OCR app extracts editable text from images and PDFs, supporting multiple languages and export formats. (iPhone/iPad app by 净 陈.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-ocr-pdf-image-scanner/id6642645328 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [净 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447870162)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: Korean, Greek, Dutch, Danish, German (Germany), Russian, Vietnamese, Swedish, European Spanish, American English and 10 more
- Released: 2024-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-ocr-pdf-image-scanner/id6642645328/reviews.md

## What is Local OCR?

Local OCR is an OCR text recognition software that converts non-editable text in pictures into editable ones, no account system, no ads, it runs completely locally. You can take or pick any photo and extract text from it. It can be exported to txt / pdf / docx and other formats, it is a portable text extractor and management tool, it can greatly improve your office efficiency!

● Quick operation
Extract text from images/PDFs in just 3 steps.

● Supported recognition types
Text content in images, text content in PDFs, etc.

● Recognition method
It runs completely locally, so you can use it without worrying about privacy leakage.

● Multi-language recognition
Supports OCR recognition of most common languages such as Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Russian, etc.

● Multi-format export
Supports txt/pdf/docx export.

● Quick Proofreading
On the recognition result page, you can easily proofread the content of the original image without leaving the editing area.

● Support xlsx editing 
Support importing xlsx for editing and converting xlsx to docx 

● No account system, no advertisements

--- [Suggestions for Use] --- 
To make sure you can get the correct scanning recognition results, please when taking photos:
* Sufficient light, avoid shaking
* Try to use clear pictures

Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQ0FrWUdkVGZrS2xF
Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQ3dDTFFLQm93ZmZa

--- [Contact Us] --- 
If you have any questions, you can feedback your questions and suggestions to us through the question feedback channel within the application software.
Or directly contact email: cjappuser@163.com

## Key features

- Extract text from images and PDFs
- Convert to TXT, PDF, DOCX formats
- Multi-language recognition
- Runs completely locally
- Quick proofreading
- Support XLSX editing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text recognition (1 month) | $1.39 | per month |
| Text extraction for 1 week | $0.49 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image scan for one month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent vip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-ocr-pdf-image-scanner/id6642645328/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 好

*2026-03-26*

很好

## Frequently asked questions about Local OCR

### Does Local OCR have ads?

No, Local OCR is advertised as having no advertisements. The app description explicitly states 'no advertisements' and that it runs completely locally.

### What languages does Local OCR support for recognition?

Local OCR supports recognition for most common languages, including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, and Russian.

### What formats can I export text to with Local OCR?

You can export extracted text to TXT, PDF, and DOCX formats. It also supports editing and converting XLSX files to DOCX.

### Is Local OCR available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Local OCR is supported on iPhone and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is Local OCR updated?

The latest version of Local OCR is 1.7.12, and it was last updated on April 25, 2026. This indicates a very recent update or a future-dated entry.

### What are the subscription options for Local OCR?

Local OCR offers a 3-day free trial for its monthly text recognition subscription at $1.39/month. There is also a weekly text extraction option for $0.49/week.

### What is the age rating for Local OCR?

Local OCR has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children aged 4 and above.

### How does Local OCR ensure user privacy?

Local OCR runs completely locally on your device, meaning no account system is required and your data is not sent to external servers, thus preventing privacy leakage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.1 — 2026-08-31

1. Feature optimizations
2. Fixed known issues

### 1.8.0 — 2026-06-26

1. Feature Optimization
2. Added Table Recognition

### 1.7.12 — 2026-04-25

1 . Fix known issues

### 1.7.11 — 2026-04-06

1. Fixed known crashes

### 1.7.10 — 2026-02-23

1. Functionality optimisation
2. Support for importing xlsx files for editing and conversion to docx

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