Make a scanned PDFsearchable, in your browser
Turn an image-only scan into a PDF you can select, copy and search. OCR runs on your device — your pages are never uploaded.
Drop your scanned PDF
Drag and drop an image-only PDF or click to browse.
Run OCR
We read each page in your browser and build an invisible text layer.
Download
Get a searchable PDF — the pages look the same, the text is now selectable.
OCR a PDF — FAQ
What does this OCR tool do?+
It reads the text in a scanned, image-only PDF and adds an invisible text layer on top of your pages. The result is a searchable PDF — you can select, copy and search the text, and the page still looks exactly the same.
How do I make a scanned PDF searchable?+
Drop your scanned PDF, click "Make searchable", and wait while we read each page. When it's done, download the new PDF. The text layer is selectable and findable in any PDF reader.
Does my PDF get uploaded anywhere?+
No. The OCR runs entirely in your browser on your device. Your file never leaves your computer.
Which languages are supported?+
English text is supported today. Documents in other languages may still produce some text, but accuracy is best on English.
Why is it slow on big documents?+
OCR is heavy and it runs on your device, one page at a time, so nothing is uploaded. A long scan can take a while — you can leave the tab open while it works.
Will the page images change?+
No. We keep your original page images and lay the recognized text on top invisibly. Free exports carry a small watermark — upgrade to Pro for a clean file.
Edit PDF
The full editor — inline text, shapes, signatures, forms and page ops. No signup to start.
OpenMerge PDFs
Combine multiple PDFs into one. Drag to reorder, click to merge.
OpenSplit PDF
Break a PDF into multiple files by page ranges or every N pages.
OpenRotate PDF
Rotate any page 90°, 180°, or 270°. Permanently saved on download.
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