OCR PDF — Make Scanned PDFs Searchable Free
Extract text from scanned PDFs using in-browser OCR (Tesseract.js). Makes your document searchable and copy-able. 100% client-side — your file never leaves your device.
First-time note
The OCR engine (Tesseract.js WASM) is ~5MB and loads once on first use. Subsequent uses are instant. OCR takes 1–5 seconds per page depending on your device.
OCR PDF — Make Searchable
Tesseract.js WASM · in-browser · no upload · English
Upload Scanned PDF to Apply OCR
All OCR processing happens locally in your browser — your file never reaches any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages are supported?
Currently English only. Multi-language support is planned for a future update.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no limits.
Is my PDF secure?
100% secure. OCR runs in your browser using Tesseract.js WASM — no uploads ever.
How accurate is the OCR?
Tesseract.js achieves 90–99% accuracy on clear, well-lit scans. Blurry or low-contrast scans may be less accurate.
Why does my device get warm?
OCR is computationally intensive. Running it on many pages uses your CPU heavily — this is normal.
Do I need an account?
No account required. Run OCR immediately with no registration.
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Your Privacy Matters
Don't worry - we're not eyeing your data. You are safe here. We do not store your important data. Files are automatically deleted after processing, and we never access or share your documents.