OCR PDF

To OCR a PDF: 1) upload your scanned PDF, 2) click Run OCR, 3) download a searchable PDF. Your file is processed on our server and deleted 30 minutes later.

⚠️ This tool runs on our server (it can't be done in your browser). Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, converted, and automatically deleted 30 minutes later. We never store it beyond that or look at its contents.

Drop files here or choose files

A scanned PDF up to 100 MB

    How to ocr pdf

    1. 1 Upload your scanned PDF.
    2. 2 Click Run OCR — text is recognised on our server.
    3. 3 Download a searchable PDF. The uploaded file is deleted 30 minutes later.

    Frequently asked questions

    What happens to my file?

    This conversion runs on our server, so your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, converted, and then automatically deleted 30 minutes later. We do not store it beyond that or look at its contents.

    What does OCR do exactly?

    It reads the text inside a scanned image and adds an invisible, selectable text layer on top. The page looks the same, but you can now search, select and copy the text.

    Is it really free?

    Yes, it is free forever with no account required. There is no watermark, no email signup, and no daily limit.

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