OCR PDF
Make scanned PDFs searchable with OCR. Extract text from images and scanned documents.
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Read the full guide: How to Make a Scanned PDF Searchable with Free OCR
About This Tool
OCR PDF uses Optical Character Recognition to extract text from scanned documents and images within PDFs. Convert image-based PDFs into searchable, selectable text documents.
Support for multiple languages ensures accurate text recognition regardless of the document's language. The original layout is preserved while adding a searchable text layer.
All OCR processing happens in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.
How to Use
Upload Scanned PDF
Drag and drop your scanned PDF or click to select.
Select Language
Choose the document language for accurate recognition.
Process and Download
Click Process to run OCR and download the searchable PDF.
Use Cases
Digitize Archives
Make scanned document archives searchable.
Document Search
Enable text search in scanned documents.
Text Extraction
Extract text from scanned documents for editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages are supported?
Six languages are available: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Arabic. You can select more than one.
Will the original layout be preserved?
Yes, the original visual layout is preserved with a searchable text layer added.
How accurate is the OCR?
Accuracy depends mainly on scan quality: clean, straight, high-resolution scans give the best results. Always check important text after OCR.