Make a scanned PDF searchable

Recognise text in 100+ languages.

PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, WEBP PDF Heavy job - may take a while Up to 30 files Deleted after 2 h

Drop your PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, WEBP files here

Choose 1-30 files, up to 100 MB each. You can drag and drop or paste from your clipboard.

Select files

Settings

Defaults are chosen for the best result - change only what you need.

Document language

Output format

Rendering DPI

Auto-deskew scanned pages

Add a file to continue.

How to ocr pdf

Run optical character recognition over scanned pages so the text becomes selectable, searchable and copyable.

Upload your files

Pick your files or drop them on the page. Nothing is sent until you press Convert.
Choose your settings

Tune the settings - the defaults are already what most people want.
Download your PDF file

Download the result instantly. Files are wiped automatically afterwards.

OCR PDF FAQ

The questions we get most about this tool.

Is OCR PDF free?

Yes. OCR PDF is completely free to use with a generous 100 MB per file limit.

Are my files safe?

Files are encrypted in transit, stored in a private directory and deleted automatically after two hours. Nobody can download them without your unique link.

Do I need to install anything?

No. OCR PDF runs entirely in your browser on our secure servers.

Common follow-ups and alternatives.