PDF OCR

Make scanned PDFs searchable and selectable.

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About PDF OCR

PDF OCR is a free online tool in our PDF Tools collection. Make scanned PDFs searchable and selectable.

Upload from your phone or computer. Files are processed on our secure servers and deleted automatically after 60 minutes.

There is nothing to install, and it works on Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac.

How it works

Choose your file or drop it in the box.
Adjust the options if you want to.
Press the button and download the result.

Files are sent over HTTPS and deleted automatically after 60 minutes. You can delete them sooner.

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF OCR free?

Yes. You can use PDF OCR for free without installing anything. A free account gives you higher daily limits, and paid plans remove most limits.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Files are sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection, processed automatically and deleted from our servers after 60 minutes. Nobody looks at your files.

Do I need to install any software?

No. PDF OCR works in any modern web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

Which files can I use?

You can use PDF file. Files up to 50 MB are free; paid plans allow up to 1000 MB.

Can I use PDF OCR in my own app or website?

Yes. PDF OCR is available through our Developer API with simple REST requests. See the API documentation

Does it work on mobile phones?

Yes. The page adapts to any screen size, so you can use it on your phone or tablet just like on a computer.

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