Scanned Hindi documents are just images until you run OCR. GekiPDF uses Tesseract, which adds a searchable text layer so you can find words inside the file. For best results on Devanagari script, upload scans at 200-300 DPI – lower than that and characters like क and फ start blending together.
Mixed Hindi-English invoices are common, and Tesseract's language packs include English plus Chinese (simplified and traditional) among others. You can select the Hindi pack when processing. Files up to 50 MB are accepted, and you get 40 conversions per hour per IP. No signup, no watermark – your file is deleted after one hour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install anything to OCR Hindi PDFs?
No. GekiPDF runs entirely in your browser. Upload your scan, pick the Hindi language pack, and download the result with a searchable text layer.
What DPI should my scan be for accurate Hindi OCR?
Use 200-300 DPI. Lower resolutions cause Devanagari characters to merge, reducing accuracy. Higher DPI increases file size without improving recognition.
Will mixed Hindi-English documents work?
Yes, Tesseract can process multiple languages if you select both packs. Expect occasional errors on stylized fonts or low-quality scans; proofread important numbers.
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