OCR PDF
Add an invisible text layer to scanned documents so you can search, select and copy the text, and extract it as plain text.
Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded Free, no sign-up Works on mobile
Choose a scanned PDF
or drag and drop here
How to use OCR PDF
- Choose a scanned PDF.
- Select the languages and scan quality.
- Download the searchable PDF, or copy the recognised text.
Features
- Searchable PDF output with the original pages
- 12 languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada
- Skips pages that already have text
- Plain text export
Frequently asked questions
Does OCR change how my PDF looks?
No. The original pages are kept exactly as they are, and an invisible text layer is added on top so text can be searched and selected.
How long does it take?
A few seconds per page on a laptop, longer on phones. Pages that already contain text are skipped by default.
Is my document uploaded?
No. OCR runs in your browser, which makes it safe for Aadhaar, bank statements and other private documents.
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