PDF OCR — Make Scanned PDFs Searchable
Make scanned PDFs searchable with optical character recognition.
Secure Processing Environment
Your document is processed through an isolated conversion workflow over HTTPS. Files are processed temporarily and are automatically cleaned up after processing.
Extract text from scanned PDFs and image-only documents using Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Generates a searchable, selectable text layer over your scans.
Searchable Scans
Make paper-scanned agreements and invoices searchable and selectable.
Text Extraction
Copy text directly from scanned book pages and historical records.
Document Indexing
Prepare scanned document archives for enterprise full-text search.
How to OCR scanned PDFs online
Upload scanned PDF
Select the image-only or scanned PDF.
Select OCR language
Choose primary document language for optimal recognition.
Recognize characters
The OCR engine detects text characters and builds an invisible selectable text layer.
Download searchable PDF
Download the searchable PDF once OCR processing completes.
Frequently Asked Questions about PDF OCR
Does OCR alter original page visuals?
No. The OCR engine places an invisible, selectable text layer behind original scan images.
Which languages are supported?
English and major Latin-script languages are supported for character detection.
How are files handled?
Uploads are protected by HTTPS encryption in transit. Files are processed temporarily and are automatically cleaned up after processing.