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PDF Searchable (OCR)

Convert your scanned PDFs into fully searchable files. Our OCR technology recognizes text and invisibly adds it to the PDF.

OCR Options

Check this if the PDF already contains text you want to replace with a new, better OCR layer.

Please note: The OCR process can take several minutes for large or multi-page documents.

What is OCR and why convert a PDF with it?

Have you ever received a scanned document or an image-based PDF and wanted to edit or copy the text? This is not possible with a standard PDF reader. This is where OCR (Optical Character Recognition) comes in. Our free online OCR PDF Tool analyzes scanned PDFs and images and converts the content into editable, searchable text. This is an indispensable tool for digitizing paper documents, extracting data from uneditable files, and making your archive searchable.

Why use this tool?

  • Editability: Transform scanned PDF documents into text that you can copy, paste, and edit.
  • Searchability: Make your documents fully searchable, which significantly speeds up finding specific information in large archives.
  • Efficiency: Save time by avoiding manual re-typing. Our tool does the heavy lifting for you in seconds.

How does our OCR PDF Tool work?

Our tool is designed to make the process as simple as possible. Follow these easy steps:

  1. Upload your PDF: Drag your PDF file (scanned documents or images) into the upload area or click to select it.
  2. Start the OCR processing: Click the button to let the tool analyze and recognize the text.
  3. Download the editable PDF: The tool generates a new PDF with a text layer, making the text now selectable and searchable.

Frequently Asked Questions about OCR

Here we answer some frequently asked questions:

How accurate is OCR?

The accuracy of the recognition depends on the quality of the original document. Legible, sharp scans yield the best results.

Are languages other than English supported?

Yes, our OCR tool supports multiple languages, including Dutch, German, French, and Spanish.

Fun Facts about OCR

  • The first commercial OCR systems were used as early as the 1950s to read telegraph messages.
  • Modern OCR technology uses machine learning and neural networks to increase recognition accuracy to near perfection.
  • Today, OCR is used in various sectors, from digitizing historical manuscripts to processing invoices and license plates.

Make your scanned documents smart and editable with our powerful OCR tool.

FAQ

How are the files processed?

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Your privacy and security are our top priority. Files are deleted from our servers immediately after processing. We do not store your files.

Is the website safe to use?

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Yes, our website is fully secured with SSL encryption to ensure that all of your data is transmitted safely.

Are there costs associated with the service?

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There are no costs associated to the services we deliver. Everything is free and has unlimited access

Which file formats are supported?

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We support a wide range of file formats, including PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLSX, JPG, PNG, and more. You can find the full list on our website.

Why are my conversions taking so long?

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The duration of a conversion can vary. Complex tasks require more processing time to ensure the best quality. A slow internet connection can also affect upload speed.

Is an API available?

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Currently, there is no public API available. We are working on the possibilities of offering an API in the future.