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OCR PDF
Turn a scanned document into a searchable PDF. The page images stay exactly as they are — an invisible text layer is added on top.
Why OCR a scanned PDF?
A scan is a photograph of text. Nothing in it can be selected, searched or copied, and a screen reader sees only an image. OCR turns those pixels back into real characters underneath the page.
Text layer added underneath the scanned page image
The original scan is untouched — nothing is re-rendered
Makes text selectable, searchable and copyable
Screen readers can finally read the document
Eleven languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish
Up to 10 pages on the Free tier
How to OCR PDF
1
Choose a scanned PDF
Upload the scan. Up to 10 pages on the Free tier.
2
Review the result
Check that the language was detected correctly and that the text layer lines up with the page.
3
Download
Download the searchable PDF, with the scan preserved beneath the new text layer.
100% Secure
AES-256 encryption
Super Fast
Results in seconds
Auto-Delete
Files removed in 2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Does OCR change my scanned page?
No. The page image is left exactly as it was and the recognised text is added underneath it as an invisible text layer.
Why does my scan need OCR at all?
A scan contains no characters, only an image of them, so nothing can be searched, selected or read aloud. OCR supplies that missing layer.
How many pages can I run at once?
Up to 10 pages per file on the Free tier, with higher limits on paid plans.
Ready to ocr pdf?
Upload your file above and get started instantly. No account needed — 4 free tasks per month.