How to OCR a scanned PDF
- Choose the scanned PDF.
- Pick the language of the document and whether you want a searchable PDF or just the text.
- Click OCR PDF and download the result.
Which languages are supported?
All 27 languages of this website, including Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. English is always read too.
How good is the result?
Clear, straight scans give the best text. Handwriting and very small or blurry print are hard to read. Urdu Nastaliq script is read less accurately than printed English.
Is it safe to upload my files?
Files are sent over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers and deleted automatically after 1 hour. You can also delete them right after downloading.
Do I need to sign up?
No. This tool is free to use without an account.