OCR PDF

Make scanned pages searchable with a real text layer.

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Drop a scanned PDF

Or click to browse. One file at a time.

Choose files

How it works

  1. 1

    Choose a scanned or photographed PDF.

  2. 2

    Pick the language of the text on the page.

  3. 3

    Download a PDF you can search, select and copy from.

Frequently asked questions

Does the page look different afterwards?

No. The scan stays exactly as it is; an invisible text layer is added underneath it.

How accurate is it?

Very good on clean, straight scans. Blurry photos or handwriting will give mixed results.

Which languages are supported?

English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian and Dutch are available here.

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