OCR PDF Online
PDF ToolsMake scanned PDFs searchable with OCR.
Processing and limits
Files are uploaded for this operation. Maximum 25 MB per file. Rendered operations support up to 40 pages; text extraction conversions support up to 60 pages. Review the downloaded result before use.
Successful outputs are marked for deletion after delivery. Interrupted jobs are removed by scheduled cleanup.
This processor is not enabled on this server yet. Processing will return an availability message until setup is complete.
Creates an image-based PDF with a searchable OCR text layer. Recognition depends on scan quality and installed language data. Check important names and numbers.
Result
Result
What is PDF OCR?
Recognize scanned page text and create a searchable PDF with Tesseract OCR.
How to use PDF OCR
- 1 Choose the supported source file.
- 2 Select the options shown for OCR PDF.
- 3 Process the document and review the result before saving or sharing.
Supported formats and limits
- PDF input; output as described above
Common uses
- Search scanned invoices
- Make archived letters searchable
- Recognize printed reports
Things to know
- Requires installed language data. Recognition can misread numbers and handwriting. Output is rebuilt from page images.
Privacy and file handling
Files are uploaded to the server only to perform the task and are deleted as soon as the download is delivered.
Frequently asked questions
What does OCR PDF do?
Recognize scanned page text and create a searchable PDF with Tesseract OCR.
What are the important limitations?
Requires installed language data. Recognition can misread numbers and handwriting. Output is rebuilt from page images.
Where is my document processed?
On the server for this operation. Successful downloads are marked for deletion; abandoned jobs expire through scheduled cleanup. AI actions send extracted text to the configured provider only with consent.
Should I review the result?
Yes. Check the output before sharing, printing or relying on it. Keep a copy of the original.