OCR PDF – Make a Scanned PDF Searchable
Turn a scanned PDF or photo-PDF into a searchable PDF where you can select, copy and search the text. Runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
Drop your scanned PDF here
PDF · stays on your device
Questions
Does my PDF leave my computer?
No. The text recognition engine runs inside your browser, so the document is never uploaded.
Why is it slow on big files?
Reading text from images is heavy work for a browser. A 10-page scan usually takes a minute or two; choose Fast for long files.
Can I copy text from the result?
Yes. The PDF keeps the original scan as the picture and adds an invisible text layer, so you can search, select and copy.
Hindi or Punjabi scans?
These return a text file because a PDF text layer needs a font that covers those scripts. The recognised text is still accurate and copyable.