PDF OCR
Turn scanned pages into searchable documents. Recognized text is added as an invisible layer so you can search, select and copy it.
- 100% free
- No signup
- Files stay on your device
Processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are not uploaded to IMGWE or any other server.
How to use PDF OCR
Add a scanned PDF.
Choose the document language.
Run OCR and download the searchable PDF or the extracted text.
Private
Your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.
Free
No account, no watermark and no daily limits.
Fast
No upload or queue – results are ready in seconds.
Any device
Works in modern browsers on desktop, tablet and phone.
Frequently asked questions
Run OCR on scanned PDFs online. Add a searchable, selectable text layer or extract plain text – optical character recognition runs privately in your browser.
What is OCR?
Optical character recognition converts text in images into real text that you can search and copy.
How accurate is the OCR?
Clear, high-resolution scans give the best results. Blurry photos or handwriting reduce accuracy.
Is my document uploaded?
No. OCR runs locally in your browser.
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