Make a scanned PDF searchable with OCR
Run optical character recognition on a scanned PDF so the text becomes searchable and selectable. Recognition runs in your browser.
Runs in your browser — this file is never uploaded
OCR PDF is still being built
This tool is not finished yet. It will run in your browser like the rest when it lands.
Ready to use now
How to ocr pdf
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Add your file
Drop your PDF into the box above, or browse to choose it. Nothing is uploaded.
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Set your options
Adjust the settings for ocr pdf until the preview looks the way you want it.
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Download the result
Press the action button and the finished file saves straight to your device.
Frequently asked
Is OCR PDF free to use?+
Yes. OCR PDF is free with no account, no file limit and no watermark added to your document.
Are my files uploaded to a server?+
No. OCR PDF runs entirely inside your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
Which browsers does it work in?+
Any current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, on desktop, tablet and phone.