Installation Guide
How to install OCRToDocs
Add OCRToDocs to Google Workspace, open it in Docs or Sheets, and extract your first PDF or image.
- Open the Marketplace listing. Visit the official OCRToDocs Marketplace page.
- Click Install. Choose the Google account you use with Docs or Sheets and review the permissions shown by Google.
- Open Google Docs or Google Sheets. Create a new file or open the document or spreadsheet where you want to work.
- Launch the add-on. Open the Extensions menu, select OCRToDocs, and start the add-on.
- Choose a PDF or image. Use Docs for readable document text or Sheets for table rows and columns.
Choose the right editor
| Open OCRToDocs in | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Google Docs | Letters, contracts, reports, articles, forms, and scanned page text |
| Google Sheets | Invoices, receipts, statements, schedules, lists, and tables |
If the add-on does not appear
- Refresh the Google Docs or Sheets tab after installation.
- Confirm you installed it with the same Google account currently open.
- Check whether a Workspace administrator restricts Marketplace apps.
- Open support and include the account type and exact error message.
Prefer the browser? You can also use the OCRToDocs web app without opening a Google document first.
Install OCRToDocs
Run OCR where you already work in Google Docs and Google Sheets.