How to OCR a Scanned PDF to Searchable Text

Turn a scanned PDF into searchable, selectable text with browser OCR — then copy, convert, or chat with it. Free, no signup.

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Frequently asked questions

What does OCR do to a scanned PDF?

OCR recognizes the text in page images and adds a selectable text layer — the PDF becomes searchable and copy-pasteable.

What can I do after OCR?

Extract the text, convert to Word or Markdown, or chat with the document — all with free browser tools.

Does OCR upload my scan?

No — recognition runs on your device. The file never leaves your browser.

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