OCR PDF
Make scanned PDFs searchable and selectable with OCR.
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Drop a scanned PDF here or click to browse
Make scanned pages searchable and selectable with server-side OCR
One file at a time
How to use OCR PDF
- 1Add a scanned PDF.
- 2Choose the OCR language and start recognition.
- 3Download the searchable PDF.
Why use this tool?
- Free online PDF tool with no registration.
- Works in a modern browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
- No watermark added to your finished file.
Privacy note
This tool uses secure temporary server-side processing for heavier PDF work. Files are processed only for the requested action and are not kept as user accounts or permanent storage.
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How to make a scanned PDF searchable
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