OCR PDF - Make Scanned PDFs Searchable
Convert scanned PDFs and images into searchable, selectable, and editable documents using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. Supports 10 languages.
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How to OCR a PDF
- 1
Upload your scanned PDF
- 2
Select the document language
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Download your searchable PDF
Features
- Supports 10 languages
- Makes scanned PDFs searchable
- Preserves original layout
- Selectable and copyable text
- High accuracy recognition
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages does OCR support?▾
We support 10 languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian.
Will OCR change the appearance of my PDF?▾
No. The original visual layout is preserved. OCR adds an invisible text layer that makes the content searchable.
How accurate is the OCR?▾
Accuracy depends on scan quality. Clear, high-resolution scans typically achieve 95%+ accuracy.