OCR PDF

Make scanned PDFs searchable with OCR

How to OCR a PDF

  1. 1Upload a scanned or image-based PDF.
  2. 2Pick the document language for the most accurate recognition.
  3. 3Download a searchable PDF — the page looks the same, but you can now select and copy the text.

Why OCR a PDF

  • ✓Make scanned documents searchable and selectable.
  • ✓The original page image is preserved exactly.
  • ✓A great first step before converting scans to Word or Excel.
  • ✓Supports many languages.

Frequently asked questions

Does OCR change how my document looks?

No. OCR adds an invisible text layer over the original image, so the page looks identical but becomes searchable.

Which languages are supported?

English, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and Chinese are available. Pick the one that matches your document.