Make PDF Searchable

Add local OCR text to scanned PDF pages so standard PDF readers can search the document.

Options

English OCR data is bundled locally.

Process all pages or a selected range.

Keep the original rendered page image.

Add invisible text or visible review text for checking OCR placement.

How to make a PDF searchable

  1. Upload PDF — Upload a scanned PDF.
  2. Choose options — Choose the OCR language, page range, and text-layer options.
  3. Run OCR — Run local OCR while page progress updates.
  4. Download — Download the searchable PDF and check the recognized text preview.

FAQ

Is this the same engine as OCR PDF?
Yes. This route focuses on the searchable-PDF workflow and uses the same local OCR engine.
Are files uploaded?
No. The scan image, OCR text, and rebuilt PDF stay in the browser.
What if no text is detected?
Try a higher DPI, run Optimize Scanned PDF first, or use a cleaner source scan.