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OCR PDF

Convert non-selectable PDF files into selectable and searchable PDF with high accuracy

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Select PDF files

or drag & drop anywhere — single file

How to OCR PDF

1

Upload scanned PDF

Click 'Choose Files' or drag and drop the scanned PDF to process.

2

Start OCR

Click the 'OCR PDF' button to begin text recognition.

3

Wait for processing

The tool analyzes each page and recognizes text characters. This may take a minute for large documents.

4

Download searchable PDF

Download your PDF with the added searchable text layer.

Why Use Our OCR PDF Tool

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100% Private

Your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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Lightning Fast

No waiting for server uploads. Processing starts instantly on your device.

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100% Free

No sign-up, no hidden fees, no watermarks. Free forever with no file limits.

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Works Everywhere

Use on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. No software installation needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does PDF OCR work?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) analyzes scanned page images and recognizes text characters. Our tool creates an invisible text layer over the original page images, making content selectable and searchable.
What languages does the OCR support?
The default model supports English text recognition. It uses Tesseract.js, which provides high-accuracy text recognition for printed text.
How accurate is the OCR?
The OCR uses Tesseract.js which provides high accuracy for clearly printed English text. Handwritten text may not be recognized.
Will the OCR change how my PDF looks?
No, the original page appearance is preserved. An invisible text layer is added on top of the page images.
Can I search the OCR'd PDF?
Yes, after OCR processing, you can use Ctrl+F to search for text within the PDF.

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