OCR(Optical Character Recognition) PDF
Convert your scanned documents and images into searchable and selectable PDFs with our free online OCR tool.
How to OCR a PDF Online
Make your scanned documents searchable and selectable in three easy steps.
Upload Your PDF
Select your scanned PDF from your device, or simply drag and drop it into the online tool to get started.
Perform PDF OCR
Our tool will automatically start the PDF OCR process, recognizing the text within your document's images.
Download Searchable PDF
Download your new, fully searchable PDF. You can now copy text and search for content within your file.
Unlock the Text in Your Scanned Documents
From Image to Searchable Content
Our OCR PDF tool uses advanced Optical Character Recognition to read the text from scans and images. This transforms your flat, non-interactive documents into dynamic PDFs where you can select, copy, and search for text just like a native digital document.
Accurate and Secure Recognition
The process to convert a PDF to OCR PDF is not only highly accurate but also completely secure. Your files are protected with strong encryption and are permanently deleted from our servers after processing, ensuring your data always remains private.
Why Use Our Online OCR PDF Tool?
The best choice for making your PDF documents searchable, accessible, and easy to use.
High-Accuracy OCR Engine
Our powerful engine ensures the most accurate text recognition when you perform a PDF to OCR conversion.
Make PDFs Searchable
Instantly turn any scanned PDF into a fully searchable document, making it easy to find information quickly.
Completely Free Service
You can OCR a PDF as many times as you want, completely free of charge and without limitations.
Copy & Paste Enablement
After processing, you can easily select and copy text from your PDF to use in other applications.
Secure and Confidential
Your privacy is guaranteed. All files are automatically deleted from our servers one hour after the OCR PDF process.
No Installation Required
Perform OCR on your PDFs directly in your browser on any operating system without downloading any software.
Unlock Your Scans: When to Use OCR on a PDF
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) turns your flat, image-based PDFs into dynamic, searchable documents.
Create Searchable Archives
Convert entire archives of scanned invoices, contracts, or historical documents into a fully searchable library. Find any file or piece of information instantly.
Copy Text from Scans
Stop re-typing information. OCR allows you to select and copy text directly from any scanned document, photo, or screenshot saved as a PDF.
Improve Accessibility
Make your scanned documents accessible to visually impaired users. OCR provides a text layer that can be read aloud by screen reader software.
How Our OCR Engine Works
Our tool uses a state-of-the-art Optical Character Recognition engine to accurately interpret and convert the text in your scanned documents.
1. Text and Layout Analysis
The engine first analyzes the document to identify blocks of text, columns, and paragraphs, preserving the original reading order.
2. Advanced Character Recognition
It then recognizes individual characters, numbers, and symbols with high accuracy, even from scans with minor imperfections.
3. Invisible Text Layer
The recognized text is added to your PDF as an invisible layer directly behind the original image, making the document searchable and selectable without changing its appearance.
The Power of a Searchable Document
A searchable PDF is a powerful tool. It transforms a static archive into a dynamic resource, saving you time and unlocking the value of your information.
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Find Information Instantly: Stop manually skimming through hundreds of pages. Use your PDF viewer's search function (Ctrl+F) to find any word or phrase in seconds.
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Copy and Paste with Ease: Effortlessly select and copy text from your scanned documents to paste into emails, reports, or other applications, eliminating re-typing.
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Improve Document Accessibility: OCR makes your documents readable by screen readers and other assistive technologies, ensuring they are accessible to all users.
Solve Common Scanned Document Problems
Our OCR tool is the one-click fix for these everyday document frustrations.
The Problem: You Can't Find a Specific Clause in a Scanned Contract
You need to find a keyword in a 50-page scanned legal document, but the search function finds nothing because it's just an image.
The Solution: Make it Searchable
Run the PDF through our OCR tool. The new file will allow you to instantly search the entire document to find the exact clause you need.
The Problem: You Can't Copy an Address from a Scanned Letter
You have a scanned piece of mail and need to copy the address into your contacts, but you're forced to re-type it manually.
The Solution: Enable Text Selection
After OCR processing, the text becomes selectable. You can easily highlight the address, copy it, and paste it wherever you need it.
The Problem: Researching in a Scanned Book is Inefficient
You have a PDF of an old book for your research, but finding specific information requires you to manually read through every single page.
The Solution: Create a Digital, Searchable Edition
Use our OCR tool to make the entire book searchable. This transforms it into a powerful research tool, allowing you to find names, dates, and topics instantly.
The Problem: A Screen Reader Can't Read Your Document
You need to share a scanned document with a visually impaired colleague, but their screen reader software cannot interpret the text because it's an image.
The Solution: Add an Accessible Text Layer
The text layer created by our OCR tool is readable by screen readers, making your scanned documents accessible to everyone.