OCR PDF - Extract Text from Scans
Convert scanned PDFs and images to selectable, searchable text
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How to OCR a PDF in 3 steps
Drop your PDF into the upload zone. The tool works entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to any server.
Click the OCR button. The tool analyses each page image and adds a hidden, searchable text layer beneath the visuals.
Your PDF now has selectable, copyable, searchable text throughout every page — or copy the extracted text directly.
Frequently asked questions
What is OCR and what does it do?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) analyses the images in a scanned PDF and converts them into selectable, searchable text. After OCR, you can highlight, copy, and search the text like a normal document.
What languages are supported?
The tool supports most Latin-alphabet languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. Accuracy is best with clear, well-formatted scans at 300 DPI or higher.
Will OCR change how my PDF looks?
No. OCR adds a hidden text layer beneath the existing page images. The visual appearance of your PDF stays exactly the same.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no watermarks, no file size limit. Your file never leaves your device.