How to OCR a PDF
- Add your scanned PDF.
- Choose the document's language.
- Select OCR PDF and download it.
About this tool
A scanned PDF is only a picture of text, so you can't search it or copy from it. OCR reads the words and adds a hidden text layer, leaving the page looking exactly the same. Crooked and upside-down pages can be corrected too.
Common questions
What does OCR stand for?
Optical character recognition. It's how software reads words from an image.
Which languages are supported?
English, Hindi and Marathi. Select every language that appears in your document.
Is it free to use?
Yes. You can use it without an account a few times a day, and a free account raises the daily limit. Nothing is added to your file unless you ask for it.
What happens to my files?
Your files are only used to run the tool you chose, and they're deleted automatically after about 24 hours.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It all works in your browser, on any computer or phone.