OCR scanned PDF
Turn scans into searchable PDFs using on-device text recognition.
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How to use: OCR scanned PDF
Choose local files or try the sample PDF. Your documents stay on your device.
Choose the page range, recognition language (English, Arabic or Spanish) and resolution, then create a searchable PDF.
Create the result, check its preview, then download individual files or the ZIP archive.
What you can do
- Turn scans into searchable PDFs using on-device text recognition.
What you get
- A PDF containing recognized, searchable text.
What you need
- Local files
- One PDF document.
- Settings
- Choose the page range, recognition language (English, Arabic or Spanish) and resolution, then create a searchable PDF.
Try an example
- Example workflow
Recognize the English sample pages and test searching for “Digital Shift” in the downloaded PDF.
Good to know
- Up to 50 MB per file, 100 MB per job and 200 total pages. Multi-file tools accept at most 30 files.
- Recognition files download on first use and processing runs on your device. Accuracy depends on scan quality, language and layout; review recognized text.
- Rendered exports are limited to 50 pages, 16 megapixels per page and 120 megapixels per job. Lower the resolution or process fewer pages for large documents.
- Keep the original document. Editing an existing digitally signed PDF can invalidate its certificate signature.
Your work stays on your device
Your files and entered values are processed in your browser and are not uploaded for processing. The website and any required processing engines still download from the site.
Questions & answers
Is OCR scanned PDF free?
Yes. OCR scanned PDF is free to use and does not require an account.
Are my files or entered values uploaded?
Your files and entered values are processed in your browser and are not uploaded for processing. The website and any required processing engines still download from the site.
What result can I save?
A PDF containing recognized, searchable text.
What should I check before using the result?
Up to 50 MB per file, 100 MB per job and 200 total pages. Multi-file tools accept at most 30 files. Recognition files download on first use and processing runs on your device. Accuracy depends on scan quality, language and layout; review recognized text. Rendered exports are limited to 50 pages, 16 megapixels per page and 120 megapixels per job. Lower the resolution or process fewer pages for large documents. Keep the original document. Editing an existing digitally signed PDF can invalidate its certificate signature.