OCR PDF — Make It Searchable

Convert scanned documents and image-based PDFs into searchable, selectable text. Our OCR engine runs entirely in your browser — your documents are never uploaded.

Drop a scanned PDF for OCR

or click to browse · Max 100.0 MB

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does the OCR support?+
The OCR engine supports English and many Latin-script languages. Support for additional languages and scripts is being expanded.
Is OCR processing done on a server?+
No. The entire OCR process — image analysis and text recognition — runs in your browser using WebAssembly. Your scanned documents are never uploaded to any server.
Can I select and copy text after OCR?+
Yes. After OCR processing, the recognized text is embedded as a transparent layer in the PDF. You can select, copy, and search the text in any PDF reader.

How it works

1

Upload scanned PDF

Drop a scanned or image-based PDF. It loads in your browser.

2

Run text recognition

OCR detects text in scanned images and makes it searchable and selectable.

3

Download searchable PDF

Save the OCR-processed file. The original scan stays private on your device.

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