Powerful Features
Make PDFs Searchable
Convert scanned PDFs and image-based documents into fully searchable PDFs with selectable text
Extract Text
Extract all text from scanned PDFs — copy, search, and edit content from previously unselectable documents
Multi-Language Support
OCR in 15+ languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and more
Preserve Document Layout
Maintain original formatting, columns, tables, and text positioning in the searchable output
Auto Image Enhancement
Automatic deskew, contrast adjustment, and noise removal for better OCR accuracy
High Accuracy OCR
Advanced Tesseract OCR engine with configurable precision modes for maximum text recognition
Invisible Text Layer
Adds searchable text layer over original images — PDF looks identical but is now searchable
100% Private
OCR processes entirely in your browser. Your documents never leave your device
Completely Free
No signup, no watermark, no limits — OCR as many PDFs as you need
How to OCR PDF Files — 3 Simple Steps
1. Upload Scanned PDF
2. Configure OCR Settings
3. Download Searchable PDF
When You Need PDF OCR
- Digitize Scanned Documents
- Convert paper documents scanned to PDF into searchable digital files
- Make Archives Searchable
- OCR old scanned records and archives to enable full-text search
- Extract Data from Invoices
- Extract text from scanned invoices and receipts for data entry
- Search Legal Documents
- Make scanned contracts and legal documents searchable by keyword
- Accessible Documents
- Create searchable PDFs for screen readers and accessibility tools
- Research & Study
- OCR scanned textbooks and research papers to copy and cite text
Why Use Our PDF OCR?
Most online OCR tools upload your documents to external servers — a serious privacy risk for confidential documents. Our PDF OCR works entirely in your browser: your sensitive documents never leave your device. Advanced Tesseract OCR engine with multi-language support, image enhancement, and flexible output options — all completely free and private.
100% Private & Secure
OCR processes entirely in your browser — no server uploads ever
Advanced OCR Engine
Powered by Tesseract — industry-leading open-source OCR technology
15+ Languages
Recognize text in English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and many more
Auto Image Enhancement
Deskew, contrast adjustment, and noise removal for better results
Multiple Output Formats
Get searchable PDF, extracted text file, or both
Preserve Original Layout
Text position, columns, and formatting remain intact
Page Range Selection
OCR only the pages you need — save processing time
Free Forever
No signup, no watermark, no limits — completely free