OCR PDF
Make scanned PDFs searchable with free OCR, then copy English or Indonesian text, all in your browser.
Processed on your device, not uploaded.
How to OCR a Scanned PDF
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Select Your Scanned PDF
A PDF of document photos works too.
- 2
Check the Preview
Make sure the pages and count match your document.
- 3
Press Apply OCR
Text on every page is recognized with no settings.
- 4
Get the Searchable PDF
Find text with Ctrl+F and copy it anywhere.
OCR PDF Features
Scanned PDFs Become Searchable
Scanned text can be found, highlighted, and copied without retyping.
English and Indonesian OCR
Both languages are recognized together, ideal for bilingual contracts.
Up to 500 Pages in One Run
Thick scanned books or archives are processed automatically.
Scans Keep Their Original Look
An invisible text layer is added without changing the page images.
Common Questions
Select the scanned PDF and press Apply OCR. You get a searchable PDF whose text can be found and copied.
Yes, up to 500 pages per file, and pages that already have text are skipped. Split longer files first.
Yes, it's free with no account, and both languages are read together. Other languages and handwriting aren't reliable yet.
Straight, sharp printed text usually reads well, while skewed or blurry photos may be misread.
Yes, text is recognized on your own device, though long documents may take longer on a phone.
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