OCR PDF

Run local OCR on scanned PDFs and add a searchable text layer without uploading the file.

Options

English OCR language data bundled locally for v1.

All pages or selected page ranges.

Original image retention and invisible searchable text layer.

Optional scan cleanup before OCR and best-effort deskew note.

How to OCR a PDF

  1. Upload PDF — Upload a scanned PDF or page-image PDF.
  2. Choose options — Choose English OCR, selected pages, DPI, and cleanup options.
  3. Run OCR — Run OCR locally and wait for page progress to finish.
  4. Download — Download the searchable PDF and test search in a PDF reader.

FAQ

Are scanned PDFs uploaded?
No. PDF rendering, OCR, text-layer placement, and export run in your browser.
Will search work after OCR?
When OCR detects words, the output includes a PDF text layer that standard readers can search.
Does this summarize or read my PDF with AI?
No. OCR is used only to create searchable text inside the PDF.