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OCR PDF
Convert non-selectable PDF files into searchable and selectable PDFs with high accuracy.
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Our OCR PDF tool allows you to extract text from scanned PDFs effortlessly. It supports multiple languages and provides high-quality searchable PDFs.
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Accurate text recognition with a simple interface
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Supports multiple languages and is completely free
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Works on Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS
The best online tool for performing OCR on PDFs
Quickly create searchable PDFs from scanned or image-based PDFs. Copy unprocessable text and make your content easier to find.
Convert scanned PDF images to searchable text PDF
Extract text from images in PDF files, making them searchable and selectable with ease.
Enhance text quality with OCR
Improve readability of old scans or poor-quality PDFs by converting scanned text into high-quality, editable text.
Searchable + Processable = Accessible
OCR makes your PDFs more accessible for screen readers and easier to work with.
OCR on any device
Cloud-based OCR allows you to run it from any browser or device, including desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Convert PDF images to editable text
Scanned PDFs cannot normally be copied. Our tool converts any PDF to editable text in seconds for free.
Translate scanned documents
Extracted text from scanned PDFs can be translated into multiple languages for easy reading and sharing.
Export PDFs to searchable or Word documents
Save OCR-processed files as searchable PDFs or export them to editable Word documents.
Fast, accurate, and free
No downloads or sign-ups needed. Create searchable and copyable PDFs quickly and accurately.
Compliant with data regulations
Our tool complies with GDPR. Your files are deleted from our system within one hour to ensure privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This OCR PDF tool is free to use online. You can convert scanned PDFs into searchable and selectable text without registration or software installation.
The OCR engine supports multiple languages and can accurately recognize text from scanned documents, images, and photos embedded in PDFs.
Yes. All files are processed using secure HTTPS encryption. Uploaded PDFs and OCR-processed files are automatically deleted from our servers after a short period to ensure privacy and data security.
How to use the free OCR PDF feature
Step-by-step guide to OCR your PDFs for free:
- Drag and drop your PDF or click "Select PDF file" to upload.
- Choose the correct document language(s) for best accuracy.
- Click 'Apply OCR' and wait a few seconds.
- Your PDF is now searchable and selectable. Download or copy text as needed.
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Damaged/Corrupted File
We’re unable to handle files that are broken or corrupted. Please try opening it with a PDF viewer to check. If it doesn’t open, the file is likely damaged. Fix or re-save the file, then upload it again easily with PdfEz.
