# Best Free OCR Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra

> Find and compare the 2026 best free OCR software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours.

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# Best OCR Software for free

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[4.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10023355/PaperStream-Capture/#reviews)

PaperStream Capture is an advanced document management software designed to streamline the scanning process. [Learn more about PaperStream Capture](https://www.capterra.com/p/10023355/PaperStream-Capture/)

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0.0 (0)

PaperStream ClickScan is free software that enables easy scanning with Fujitsu fi/SP series scanners. [Learn more about PaperStream ClickScan](https://www.capterra.com/p/10023692/PaperStream-ClickScan/)

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[5.0 (2)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10023691/PaperStream-IP/#reviews)

PaperStream IP by Ricoh is a scanner software with image enhancement technology built into its TWAIN and ISIS drivers. [Learn more about PaperStream IP](https://www.capterra.com/p/10023691/PaperStream-IP/)

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[## iLovePDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/173963/iLovePDF/)

[4.7 (1758)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173963/iLovePDF/reviews/)

Convert scanned or text-restricted documents into editable text with iLovePDF’s OCR tools, part of an all-in-one document solution. [Learn more about iLovePDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/173963/iLovePDF/)

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91% recommend this product

[## Smallpdf](https://www.capterra.com/p/172606/Smallpdf/)

[4.7 (973)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172606/Smallpdf/reviews/)

Convert scanned PDFs into searchable, editable text online; enhance scans, translate, export to Word; secure and easy on any device. [Learn more about Smallpdf](https://www.capterra.com/p/172606/Smallpdf/)

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86% recommend this product

[## Revver](https://www.capterra.com/p/123400/revver/)

[4.4 (912)](https://www.capterra.com/p/123400/revver/reviews/)

Revver’s Smart Extract AI uses intelligent document processing to correctly interpret document data during the OCR process. [Learn more about Revver](https://www.capterra.com/p/123400/revver/)

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[## PDFelement](https://www.capterra.com/p/148193/PDFelement-6/)

[4.4 (439)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148193/PDFelement-6/reviews/)

PDFelement is a cloud-based and on-premise PDF editor that helps businesses create, edit and annotate PDF files on a unified interface. [Learn more about PDFelement](https://www.capterra.com/p/148193/PDFelement-6/)

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[## iScanner](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005668/iScanner/)

[4.7 (294)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005668/iScanner/reviews/)

Scanning and document management app that lets users scan, edit, extract text, and convert files, while ensuring security and privacy. [Learn more about iScanner](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005668/iScanner/)

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[## Microsoft Lens](https://www.capterra.com/p/193405/Microsoft-Office-Lens/)

[4.5 (274)](https://www.capterra.com/p/193405/Microsoft-Office-Lens/reviews/)

Cloud-based solution that enables businesses to convert pictures, documents, and whiteboard content into PDF, Word & PowerPoint files. [Learn more about Microsoft Lens](https://www.capterra.com/p/193405/Microsoft-Office-Lens/)

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83% recommend this product

[## Soda PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/226942/SODA-PDF/)

[3.5 (238)](https://www.capterra.com/p/226942/SODA-PDF/reviews/)

Soda PDF is a secure and reliable OCR solution designed to convert scanned documents into searchable and editable PDFs.  [Learn more about Soda PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/226942/SODA-PDF/)

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