OCR a scanned PDF
Turn scans and photos into searchable, copyable text.
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How to oCR a scanned PDF
- Add the scan
Drop a scanned PDF or a photo of a page.
- Choose the language
Pick the document language for the best accuracy.
- Download
Get a searchable PDF with an invisible text layer, or plain text.
Frequently asked questions
Why is OCR a Pro tool?
Accurate OCR needs large language models and compute that would be slow and memory-hungry in a browser on most devices.
Which languages are supported?
Over 100, including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese.
Is the scan kept?
No. It is processed in memory and discarded after the result is produced.