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  • OCR PDF

    Run OCR (optical character recognition) directly in your browser on scanned documents and images. The recognized text becomes a real, searchable text layer in the PDF.

    Drop a file here or choose from device

    Accepted: PDF · up to 50MB
    How it works

    How to ocr pdf

    Upload the scanned PDF.

    Choose the language and resolution.

    Download the searchable PDF with its text layer.

    FAQ

    OCR PDF — frequently asked

    Yes. OCR PDF is free to use with no account required, no watermarks on your output and no hidden limits.

    No. OCR PDF runs entirely in your browser — your file never leaves your device.

    OCR PDF accepts PDF files.

    Yes — the whole workspace is fully responsive and works the same way on mobile browsers.