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Make scanned PDFs searchable with text recognition.
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Make scanned PDFs searchable with text recognition.
Drag & drop your PDF file here
or
100% Secure
and private
Fast & Easy
Just a few clicks
High Quality
Original quality
PDF Studios OCR turns scanned documents and image-based PDFs into searchable, selectable text. It is useful for converting old scans, photographed documents, and image-only PDFs into files where you can search, copy, and paste the text. The tool runs in your browser, so you do not need to install any software or create an account.
Drag and drop your scanned or image-based PDF into the tool, or click to select it. The tool works with common image formats embedded in PDFs.
Choose the language of the text in your file. Picking the right language helps the OCR recognize characters more accurately.
Click the OCR button. The tool will scan the pages and create a searchable text layer behind the original image.
Save the new PDF to your device. You can now select, copy, and search the text inside it.
Yes. OCR is completely free. There are no watermarks, subscriptions, or paid plans.
Yes. Files are uploaded over HTTPS and deleted within 24 hours. We do not keep or share your documents.
No. OCR runs in your browser. You can use it on any device without an account or software installation.
There is no strict limit. You can OCR large documents, though higher-resolution files with many pages may take longer to process.
All files are processed securely and deleted automatically within 24 hours. PDF Studios is free and requires no signup.