OCR PDF
Turn scanned pages into searchable, selectable text. Choose the document language for the best recognition (up to 100 pages).
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Max 30 MB per file. Files are deleted after 2 hours.
How to OCR a PDF
- 1
Select your PDF
Drop the scanned PDF, or click to browse.
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Choose the language
Pick the document's language and press Run OCR.
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Download
Download your searchable PDF. Your files are deleted automatically after 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the OCR tool free, or do I need a subscription?
It's free — no subscription or account is needed to make scanned PDFs searchable, and the daily allowance covers normal use comfortably.
Do you keep my scans after running OCR?
No. Your scanned PDF and the searchable version are deleted from our servers automatically within 2 hours, and their content is never shared.
Which languages does the OCR support?
English, German, French and Spanish. Choose the document's language before running OCR for the best recognition; files of up to 100 pages are supported.