PDF OCR
Make scanned PDFs searchable and selectable.
or drag and drop here
🔒 Your files never leave your device
How to use
Choose or drop your file
Pick options and start
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About PDF OCR
PDF OCR recognises the text inside scanned pages and adds an invisible text layer, so you can search, select and copy words from a scan. It supports 15 languages, including Turkish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.
- 100% free
- Files stay on your device
- No sign-up
- No watermark
- Works on mobile
Frequently asked questions
What is OCR?
Optical character recognition reads the letters in an image or scan and turns them into real text.
Does OCR change how my PDF looks?
No. The pages look exactly the same; a hidden text layer is added on top.
Is PDF OCR free?
Yes. PDF OCR is completely free, needs no account and never adds a watermark to your files.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Your file is processed inside your browser on your own device; it is never uploaded or stored.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. PDF OCR works in every modern browser on iPhone and Android, no app needed.