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OCR PDF Online — Make Scanned PDFs Searchable
How to ocr pdf
- Upload the scanned PDF.
- Select the language of the text in the document from the dropdown (supports 9 languages).
- Click "Apply OCR" to process the document and download a searchable PDF.
Why use our ocr pdf tool?
Scanned PDFs are essentially images — you cannot select, search, or copy text from them. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) analyzes the images and creates an invisible text layer on top, making the document fully searchable while preserving the original visual appearance. Our tool supports 9 languages including English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Arabic.
OCR PDF FAQ
Does OCR change how the PDF looks?
No. The visual appearance is unchanged. An invisible text layer is added behind the page images.
How accurate is the OCR?
Accuracy depends on image quality and font clarity. Clear, high-resolution scans typically achieve 95-99% accuracy.