OCR PDF Online Free
Turn scanned PDFs and images into searchable, selectable text. Extract text with OCR and download a searchable PDF or plain text — free, with a free account.
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Make scanned PDFs searchable with free OCR
A scanned document is really just a picture of text — you cannot search it, select it or copy from it. EasyPDFSign's free OCR PDF tool reads that text and rebuilds it as a real, searchable layer so the document behaves like one you typed.
Searchable PDF or plain text
Keep the original look with a searchable PDF, or pull the raw text out for pasting into another document. Choose the output before you run the recognition.
Private by design
Recognition happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server for storage and nothing is kept after you leave.
Frequently Asked Questions About OCR PDF Online Free
What is OCR and when do I need it?
OCR (optical character recognition) reads the text inside a scanned image or photographed document so you can search, select and copy it. Use it whenever a PDF looks like text but you cannot highlight it.
Is the OCR tool free?
Yes. You can convert scanned PDFs to searchable documents for free with a free account and no watermark.
Which languages are supported?
English is available by default, with additional language packs selectable before you run the recognition.
Are my documents kept private?
Recognition runs in your browser and files are not saved on our servers. Nothing is stored after you close the page.