OCR PDF Online (Make PDF Searchable)
Convert scanned PDFs into searchable text documents using OCR. Fast, accurate, and secure.
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PDF required • max file size 5.00 MB • max 80 pages per file
Free OCR: up to 5 pages per day (anonymous). Sign in to use your plan's higher upload limits.
OCR language
English is selected by default. You can choose multiple languages.
Output mode
OCR profile
Quality
Highest accuracy for small or rotated text; slowest per page
Available on paid plans and OCR credit packs. View pricing
At a glance
Free PDF Conversion - No Sign Up Needed
Use OCR on your PDF without creating an account first—upload and convert within the limits shown on this page.
Get a text file or a searchable PDF file
Choose plain text output when you need copy-paste text, or a searchable PDF when you want selectable text layered on your original pages.
Safe & Secure
Files are processed for conversion and delivered via temporary links; they are not kept as public downloads.
FAQ
Can I use this tool for free?
Yes, within the limits shown above: PDF-only uploads, max file size and pages per file for your session or plan, and a daily OCR page allowance for anonymous free use.
Will the formatting be preserved when converting to a searchable PDF?
The visual layout of each page stays the same; OCR adds a text layer so text becomes selectable and searchable. Complex layouts may still need spot-checking.
Can I use this tool on my mobile phone?
Yes. The upload area, options, and download step are built to work on smaller screens as well as desktop browsers.
Is this tool safe to use?
Uploads are handled over HTTPS and outputs use short-lived links so files are not meant for long-term public hosting—use it like any sensitive document workflow.