OCR PDF
Turn a scanned PDF into text you can select, copy, and search. It all runs in your browser, so your files stay private.
100% private. Your files are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded.
Big scans take a little longer, since each page is read one at a time.
How to OCR a scanned PDF
- Add your scanned PDF by dropping it in the box above or tapping to browse.
- Pick the document language, then choose Searchable PDF or Plain text.
- Tap Run OCR and wait while each page is read.
- Download your searchable PDF, or copy the text and use Download .txt to save it.
FAQs about OCR PDF
Do my files get uploaded?
No. Your PDF is read right here on your own device, inside the browser. The pages never leave your computer, so even private scans stay private.
What is OCR?
OCR reads the words printed inside a scanned page or photo and turns them into real text. That lets you select, copy, and search words that used to be just an image.
Which PDFs need this?
Scans and photos of documents, where the words are locked inside a picture. If your PDF already has selectable text, use PDF to text instead, which is faster.
Can I pick the language?
Yes. Choose your document language before you start so the words come out right. English is the default, and many other languages are ready to pick.
Is it free?
Yes. Every page is free to read, with no sign-up and no watermarks.