OCR PDF
Make a scanned PDF searchable by adding an invisible recognised-text layer.
Processed locallyRuns in your browserNo account required
Browser-based processing: Your files are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded during processing.
Frequently asked questions
- Yes. OCR PDF is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits beyond fair-use rate limiting.
- This tool processes files locally in your browser. Your files are not uploaded to our server during processing.
- Browser-based tools are limited mainly by your device memory and browser capabilities.
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