Make a scanned archive searchable
OCR PDF online
Add a text layer to a scanned PDF with OCR so you can search and copy text in the document.
How to use it
Upload the scanned PDF.
Start text recognition (OCR).
Wait for processing to finish.
Download the PDF and check whether text is searchable.
When to use it
Copy text from a photo of a document
Prepare a scan for conversion to Word or text
Frequently asked questions
What does OCR do to the document?
OCR adds a text layer you can search and copy.
Is the text always recognized accurately?
Accuracy depends on the scan quality, so check the result.
Do I need an account?
No. The basic workflow is available without creating an account.
How long are files stored?
Files are used only for the selected operation and are automatically deleted 120 minutes after processing is finished. We do not use uploaded documents to train AI models.
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