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OCR PDF - Make PDFs Searchable

Extract text from scanned PDFs with optical character recognition

PDF files only
Max 100MB per file

Your Privacy is Protected

  • All OCR processing happens in your browser
  • Files never uploaded to servers
  • 100% private and secure

Why Use Our OCR Tool

Multi-Language Support

Recognize text in English, Urdu, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Arabic with high accuracy

Searchable PDFs

Converts scanned documents into fully searchable PDFs with invisible text layer overlay for easy searching

100% Private

All OCR processing happens locally in your browser. Your documents never leave your device - guaranteed privacy

High Accuracy

Advanced Tesseract OCR engine with 95%+ accuracy on clear scans. Handles printed text, books, and documents

How to OCR PDFs

Convert scanned PDFs to searchable documents in 4 simple steps

1

Upload Scanned PDF

Drop your scanned PDF document or image-based PDF file. Supports files up to 100MB

2

Select Language

Choose the language of your document from 9+ supported languages including Urdu for optimal recognition accuracy

3

OCR Processing

Our engine extracts text from each page and adds an invisible searchable text layer to your PDF

4

Download Results

Download your searchable PDF or extracted text file. Copy text directly to clipboard if needed

Perfect for Everyone

Whether you're a student, researcher, or professional, make your scanned documents searchable and editable

Students

Convert scanned textbooks, lecture notes, and study materials into searchable PDFs for easy reference and note-taking

Researchers

Digitize research papers, academic journals, and historical documents to extract and analyze text data efficiently

Professionals

Make scanned contracts, invoices, and business documents searchable for quick information retrieval and archiving

Ideal for:

  • Students digitizing textbook pages and handouts
  • Researchers extracting text from academic papers
  • Legal professionals searching scanned contracts
  • Anyone needing to make image PDFs searchable

Advanced OCR Technology

Our OCR engine uses Tesseract.js, an industry-leading optical character recognition library, to extract text from scanned documents with exceptional accuracy

Recognizes printed text in 100+ languages worldwide

Creates invisible searchable text layer over original images

Handles low-quality scans with adaptive image enhancement

Preserves original PDF appearance while adding text layer

Works on All Devices

Perform OCR on scanned PDFs from any device - desktop, tablet, or smartphone with our browser-based tool

Mobile (iPhone & Android)

Process scanned documents on-the-go from your phone browser. Perfect for quick OCR conversions

Desktop (Mac & Windows)

Handle large multi-page documents with our powerful desktop interface for best OCR performance

Cross-Platform

Works seamlessly in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge without any software installation required

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our OCR PDF tool with long-tail keyword optimization

Upload your scanned PDF, select the document language (English, Spanish, French, German, etc.), and click 'Start OCR Recognition'. Our tool will extract text from each page and create a searchable PDF with an invisible text layer. You can then download the searchable PDF or copy the extracted text directly.
Our OCR tool supports 9 major languages: English, Urdu (اردو), Spanish (Español), French (Français), German (Deutsch), Italian (Italiano), Portuguese (Português), Chinese Simplified (中文), and Arabic (العربية). The Tesseract engine recognizes printed text in these languages with 95%+ accuracy on clear scans.
Yes! Our tool performs 100% client-side OCR processing. All text recognition happens directly in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your scanned PDF never leaves your device, is not uploaded to any server, and is not stored anywhere. Complete privacy guaranteed for sensitive documents.
OCR accuracy depends on scan quality. For clear scans (300 DPI or higher) with good contrast, expect 95-98% accuracy. For lower quality scans, accuracy may drop to 70-85%. The tool displays a confidence score after processing. For best results, use high-resolution scans with black text on white background.
Our tool supports PDF files up to 100MB with unlimited pages. Processing time is approximately 5-10 seconds per page depending on your device speed. Multi-page documents are processed sequentially, and you'll see real-time progress for each page being recognized.
Absolutely! Our OCR tool works perfectly for business documents including scanned invoices, receipts, contracts, forms, and reports. It recognizes printed text, numbers, and common business document layouts. After OCR, you can search for specific information, copy text for data entry, or download as a text file for further processing.