OCR PDF
Make a scanned PDF searchable with OCR.
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OCR PDF — Free Online Converter
A scanned page is just a picture until OCR reads it. We recognise the text in your scanned pages and lay an invisible, selectable text layer behind them, so you can search and copy the words while the page looks exactly as it did before.
How to OCR a PDF in 3 steps
- 1Drag your scanned PDF into the box above, or click to browse.
- 2We recognise the text and add a searchable layer behind each page.
- 3Download your searchable PDF instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Does the page still look the same?
Yes. The original scan is untouched — we add an invisible text layer behind it, so the page looks identical but the text is now selectable and searchable.
Which languages are supported?
OCR is optimised for English text. Clear, high-contrast scans give the most accurate results.
Is OCR PDF really free?
Yes — OCR PDF is 100% free. There's no account to create, no subscription, no trial, and no daily limit. Convert as many files as you like.
Are my files safe and private?
Your files are processed in memory and never stored on our servers. Any temporary files are deleted automatically right after processing finishes.