PDF OCR

Recognize text in scanned PDFs so pages become searchable and selectable.

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Upload a scanned PDF, choose the language, then download a searchable PDF.

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Reliable PDF outputClear progress and downloadable results.

How to use PDF OCR

Get a reliable result in three straightforward steps.

  1. 01Step

    Upload a scanned PDF

    Upload a scanned or image-based PDF so OCR can recognize the text on each page.

  2. 02Step

    Run OCR

    Run OCR to recognize text on each page and make the document searchable.

  3. 03Step

    Download

    Download a searchable PDF so you can find, select, and copy text from former scans.

Built for everyday work

Useful without the busywork

Focused controls, immediate feedback, and no account between you and the result.

Find text in scans

Search inside previously flat images.

Copy quotes

Select text after OCR.

Archive quality

Make paper scans discoverable.

Practical guide

What is PDF OCR?

PDF OCR recognizes characters in scanned or image-only PDF pages and adds a searchable text layer.

Accuracy depends on scan quality, language, and contrast. Clear 300 DPI scans perform best.

Practical applications

When to use this tool

Common ways PDF OCR fits into real projects and daily tasks.

Paper archives

Digitize filing cabinets.

Receipts

Search expense scans.

Books

Index chapter scans.

Forms

Recover typed values.

Privacy-first processing

Files deleted after processing

Uploads are handled only for the job you start, then cleared so nothing sits around as an archive.

  • Used for this job only

    Uploads exist only long enough to complete the conversion you started.

  • Download when ready

    Save your result as soon as processing finishes.

  • Not kept as an archive

    We do not store finished files as a long-term library.

JPG to PDFCombine JPG, PNG, or WebP images into a PDF with page size, margins, and fit controls.PDF to JPGConvert PDF pages into high-quality JPG images you can edit or share.PDF to PNGExport PDF pages as PNG images with clear edges for graphics and screenshots.Merge PDFJoin several PDF documents into one file online. Reorder pages, arrange uploads, and download a single merged PDF, free to use with daily limits.Split PDFDivide a PDF into separate files by page ranges or individual pages.Compress PDFReduce PDF file size for email, uploads, and faster sharing while keeping pages readable.Rotate PDFRotate PDF pages left, right, or upside down so every page reads correctly.Word to PDFConvert DOC or DOCX into PDF with layout, images, and tables preserved via LibreOffice.PDF to TextExtract selectable text from PDF pages for notes, search, and editing.Extract PDF PagesSave selected PDF pages into a new, smaller PDF without changing the original.PDF to WordConvert PDF documents into editable Word files for revisions and collaboration.Scanned PDF to WordTurn scanned PDF pages into editable Word documents with OCR.PDF to PowerPointTurn PDF pages into PowerPoint slides with editable text boxes, images, and tables, or exact page images, plus OCR for scanned pages.Delete PDF PagesRemove unwanted PDF pages and download a cleaned document.Reorder PDF PagesRearrange PDF page order before sharing or printing.Password Protect PDFProtect a PDF with a password so only authorized people can open it.Remove PDF PasswordUnlock a PDF when you know the current password and need an open copy.Watermark PDFAdd text or image watermarks across PDF pages for drafts, branding, or confidentiality.Redact PDFPermanently redact PDF text and regions. Search sensitive phrases, draw blackout areas, and download a sanitized PDF where underlying content is removed—not just covered.Sign PDFAdd an electronic/visual signature to PDF pages. Draw, type, or upload it, then place, resize, and download a new signed file.Compare PDFCompare two PDF files side by side. Spot text additions and removals, review visual page differences, and download a comparison report.
Helpful answers

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about pdf ocr and how this page works.

Which languages are supported?

Support depends on the OCR engine configuration on the server.

Will the visual page change?

OCR adds text; the page image remains the visual layer.

Is OCR free?

No. It requires a premium entitlement.

Can OCR fix a blurry photo?

Poor input limits accuracy; rescan when possible.