OCR: searchable PDF
Recognise text in a scanned PDF, or in images that become one PDF, so you can search and copy it.
Processed & stored in India
Document files are automatically deleted after one hour.
Drop your files here
or
Choose filesUp to 100 MB per file
- 1
Choose your file
- 2
Pick your options and press Start
- 3
Download the result
Files are processed in India, virus-scanned, and deleted automatically after one hour.
Common questions
Which languages can it read?
English, Hindi, or both together on the same page.
Can I use photos or scanned images?
Yes. Add up to 25 JPG, PNG, HEIC or TIFF images and they become one searchable PDF, in the order you arrange them. A PDF can have up to 25 pages. For photos of paper taken with a phone, Scan to PDF also straightens the page first.
Is OCR: searchable PDF free?
Yes. Up to 50 tasks a day per visitor, with no sign-up and no watermark on your files.
Are my files safe?
Files are processed on servers in India, checked for viruses, and deleted automatically after one hour. You can also delete them yourself right after downloading.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone and computers, with nothing to install.