OCR PDF — Make Scanned Text Searchable

Make a scanned PDF searchable and selectable, in Hindi or English.

Accepts PDFOutputs PDFUp to 1 fileNo sign-up required

Drag a file here, or click to browseSupports PDF · up to 1 file · 50MB per file

How it works

1. Upload your file

Drag and drop or choose a PDF file from your device. Everything is checked against its real file type before processing starts.

2. We process it

Your file runs through an isolated job dedicated to OCR PDF, with clear progress so you always know what stage it's at.

3. Download the result

Get your finished PDF file with one click. The original upload and the result are deleted automatically afterward.

What is OCR PDF?

OCR PDF makes a scanned PDF searchable and selectable. It reads the text in each page image using optical character recognition, in Hindi and English by default, and returns a PDF where you can search and copy the text.

Common uses

Searching scanned documents. Find a word across a scanned contract or book with Ctrl+F.
Copying text from scans. Select and copy lines from a document that was only an image.
Hindi and English documents. Recognise Devanagari and Latin text in the same file.
Preparing for conversion. Run OCR before PDF to Word so text can be recognised.

OCR PDF at a glance
Input	A scanned PDF
Output	Searchable PDF
Languages	Hindi and English by default
How it works	Each page is rasterized, recognised, then pages are reassembled
Size limit	50 MB per file
Sign-up	Not required

Tips for best results

Higher-quality, straight scans give far better recognition.
Large scans take longer because every page is processed.
Compress the result afterwards if it is too big to email.
Proof-read important numbers; OCR can misread poor scans.

Guides for this tool

How to make a scanned PDF searchable and copyable

Your file stays private

OCR PDF runs in an isolated processing job. Your upload and the generated result are deleted automatically after your download window ends — we don't keep copies, and download links are random, single-purpose, and expire.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a scanned PDF searchable?

Upload it to OCR PDF. Each page is recognised and you receive a PDF with searchable, selectable text.

Does OCR PDF support Hindi?

Yes, Hindi and English are recognised by default.

How accurate is OCR?

Clean, straight scans work best. Blurry or skewed pages reduce accuracy, so check important text.

Will the PDF look different?

The page images remain; a text layer is added so you can search and copy.

Is it free?

Yes, free with no sign-up.

Do I need to sign up to use OCR PDF?

No — this tool works without creating an account. There is no sign-up option at all right now.

What file types does OCR PDF accept?

OCR PDF accepts PDF files and produces a PDF result, up to 1 file per job.

Will my formatting or content be preserved?

The visible content and page layout stay the same — this tool changes how the file is stored or processed, not what it looks like.

What happens to my file afterward?

Your file is processed in an isolated job and deleted automatically, along with the result, once your download window ends.

Which languages does OCR support?

Hindi and English, including scanned pages that mix both scripts on the same page.