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Searchable PDF OCR

Recognize scanned pages and create a searchable PDF on your device.

The interactive controls load with JavaScript. Instructions and help are available below.

How to use

  1. 1Choose a scanned PDF with up to ten pages.
  2. 2Choose English or Spanish and recognize text.
  3. 3Review recognized text and download the searchable PDF or text.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. No account or payment is required.

Where is my input processed?

Processing takes place in your browser. Some tools load a local processing engine before they can run. Your input files are not uploaded to our servers.

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