Kannada script
Kannada OCR ಕನ್ನಡ
Extract text from scanned Kannada documents and photos. The Kannada OCR model reads Kannada letters, vowel signs and subscript consonants (ottakshara), and the output is Unicode Markdown ready for AI tools.
● Runs in your browser. Your files are never uploaded..pdf.jpg.png.docx.xlsx.xls.csv.txtKannada and English are already selected. Add or remove languages in the box above.
Good for
- RTC (pahani) and other Karnataka land records
- Karnataka government orders and circulars
- Kannada newspapers and books
- Educational certificates
Tips for better Kannada results
- Kannada and English are both selected for mixed documents.
- Subscript consonants are easily lost in low-quality scans; use 300 dpi where you can.
- Kannada and Telugu letters look alike; make sure the right language is chosen.
How it works
- Drop a scanned PDF, photo or screenshot into the box above, or paste an image.
- Pages that already contain text are read directly. Scanned pages go through Kannada OCR in your browser.
- Download the result as a Markdown (.md) file, or copy it and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Word or Google Docs.
Questions
Is this Kannada OCR free?
Yes. Without an account you can convert 10 scanned pages a day, and a free account gives you 30. Pro removes the limit.
Are my Kannada documents uploaded anywhere?
No. OCR runs inside your browser. The Kannada language data is downloaded to your browser once, but your files never leave your device.
How accurate is Kannada OCR?
Clean, printed Kannada text at 300 dpi converts well. Handwriting, faint photocopies, stamps and decorative fonts reduce accuracy, so check names, numbers and dates against the original.
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