OCR PDF
Make scanned PDFs searchable and selectable.
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Use this tool to OCR PDF documents and make a scanned PDF searchable in seconds. It adds an invisible text layer to your scans so you can search, select, and copy the text just like in a native document.
How it works
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Upload your scan
Drag and drop your scanned PDF or pick it from your device.
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Choose language and run
Select the document language, then start the recognition process with one click.
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Download searchable PDF
Save your new PDF with a fully searchable and selectable text layer.
Why use this tool
Private and secure
Your files are processed securely on our servers over an encrypted connection and deleted automatically right after processing.
Fast results
Recognition runs in seconds, so you get a searchable document without the wait.
Searchable in any language
Get a precise, selectable text layer with full support for Armenian, Russian, and English scans.
No installation needed
Everything runs in your browser, so there is nothing to download, install, or set up.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to OCR a PDF?
OCR (optical character recognition) reads the text in your scanned images and adds it back as real, selectable text. This is what lets you make a scanned PDF searchable instead of being stuck with a flat picture of the page.
Which languages are supported?
We support Armenian, Russian, and English, and you can pick the language that matches your document for the most accurate results.
What is the difference between scanned and native PDFs?
A native PDF already contains real text you can select and search, while a scanned PDF is just an image of the page. OCR is what turns that scanned image into searchable text.
Will the original look of my document change?
No. The recognized text is placed in an invisible layer behind the page, so your document looks exactly the same while becoming fully searchable.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Files are processed securely on our servers over an encrypted connection and deleted automatically right after processing.