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OCR PDF
Make scanned PDFs searchable and selectable. Optical character recognition (OCR) adds a text layer using OCRmyPDF and Tesseract. Choose English, Hindi, Spanish, French or German when those language packs are installed.
- Secure, easy-to-use, no software download
- Files are automatically deleted after processing
- Works on desktop and mobile
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Supported: PDF · Max 100 MB
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How to use OCR PDF
Pick a language
Match the language of the printed text.
Download the searchable PDF
You can then find text, copy it, or convert to Word/Text.
Why use OCR PDF
- Searchable PDF output
- Multiple language options when Tesseract packs are installed
- Pairs with PDF to Text and PDF to Word
Privacy for OCR PDF
This tool may upload your file for temporary server processing. Files are stored outside the public web root and deleted automatically after processing. Do not upload confidential documents unless you accept that risk — no online service is 100% secure.
OCR PDF FAQs
Simple answers about this tool
Why did OCR fail?
OCRmyPDF and Tesseract must be installed on the server. See System requirements.
Does OCR change how the page looks?
Usually the visual page stays the same; a hidden text layer is added underneath for search and copy.
What file types does OCR PDF accept?
This tool accepts: PDF.
Do I need to install software?
No browser plugin is required. Some advanced server tools need programs like LibreOffice, qpdf or Tesseract installed on the host machine.