Convert scanned PDF documents into fully searchable and selectable PDFs using advanced OCR technology. Supports 12+ languages.
Follow these simple steps to make your scanned PDFs searchable using our free OCR tool:
Click on the file upload area and select the scanned PDF file you want to make searchable. The tool accepts files up to 50MB.
Choose the language of the text in your PDF from the dropdown menu. We support 12+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, and more.
Enable auto-deskew to straighten crooked scans, and clean and enhance to remove noise and improve text recognition.
Once the file is uploaded and settings are configured, click the "Convert to Searchable PDF" button to start OCR processing.
Our servers will perform OCR on your PDF, extracting text from every page. The progress bar shows real-time status. Processing time depends on page count and complexity.
When complete, download your searchable PDF file. Files are automatically deleted from our servers after download for your privacy.
Pro Tip: For best OCR results, use scanned PDFs with at least 300 DPI resolution and clear, typed text. The "Clean and enhance" option significantly improves accuracy for slightly noisy scans.
Our PDF OCR tool helps you convert scanned documents into fully searchable and selectable PDFs. Whether you need to extract text from scanned contracts, digitize books, or make invoices searchable, this tool delivers accurate results in seconds.
Our tool uses advanced OCR technology to add a searchable text layer to your scanned PDFs:
| Image Preprocessing: Deskewing and noise reduction | Text Recognition: Tesseract OCR engine for accuracy |
| Multi-language Support: 12+ languages including CJK | Layout Preservation: Original formatting retained |
| Text Layer Addition: Makes PDF searchable/selectable | Batch Page Processing: All pages processed automatically |
Convert scanned contracts and agreements into searchable PDFs for quick reference and text extraction.
Make scanned books and research papers searchable for easier navigation and study.
Digitize scanned invoices to make them searchable by date, amount, or vendor name.
Make historical scanned documents accessible and searchable for research and preservation.
Convert scanned academic papers into searchable PDFs for literature reviews.
Digitize patient forms and medical records for quick text search and data extraction.