OCR PDF
Convert scanned documents into searchable and editable PDFs
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Supports PDF files up to 100MB
Got a scanned PDF that you can't search or copy text from? ConvertedPDF's free OCR tool converts your scanned documents into fully searchable PDFs. Our AI-powered optical character recognition works with handwritten text, old documents, and images in over 100 languages.
Whether you're digitizing old archives, processing scanned contracts, or making receipts searchable, our OCR technology extracts text with remarkable accuracy. The result is a PDF that looks identical to the original but with selectable, searchable, and copyable text.
Why Use Our OCR PDF Online for Free?
Who Uses This Tool?
Trusted by professionals across industries for their daily document needs
Archive Digitization
Convert boxes of scanned documents into searchable archives. Make historical records accessible. Digitize legacy paper files.
Legal Discovery
Make scanned legal documents searchable for discovery. Process old contracts and agreements. Search through scanned case files.
Healthcare Records
Digitize patient records for electronic health systems. Make scanned prescriptions readable. Search through medical histories.
Academic Research
Digitize old research papers and journals. Make library scans searchable. Convert handwritten notes to text.
Accounting
Process scanned invoices and receipts. Make bank statements searchable. Digitize financial records.
Government & Public Records
Digitize public records and archives. Make historical documents accessible. Process scanned forms and applications.
How It Works
Get started in three simple steps
Upload Scanned PDF
Drag and drop your scanned PDF or image. Multiple pages are processed automatically.
Select Language
Choose the document language for optimal recognition. Multiple languages can be detected.
Process & Download
Click Process OCR and download your searchable PDF with embedded text layer.
Powerful Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
AI Text Recognition
Deep learning models achieve high accuracy even on difficult documents.
Handwriting Recognition
Recognizes handwritten text with AI-powered analysis.
Multi-Language
Supports 100+ languages including Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and more.
Layout Preservation
Original document appearance is maintained with invisible text layer.
Batch Processing
Process multiple scanned documents at once.
Output Options
Create searchable PDF, extract text to TXT, or convert to Word.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
What does OCR mean?
OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition. It's technology that converts images of text into actual editable and searchable text.
Can OCR recognize handwritten text?
Yes! Our AI-powered OCR can recognize many styles of handwriting, though accuracy depends on legibility.
How accurate is the OCR?
For clear scans of typed text, accuracy is typically 99%+. Handwritten text and poor quality scans may have lower accuracy.
Will the PDF look different after OCR?
No, the visual appearance stays identical. OCR adds an invisible text layer behind the original image.
Can I OCR a PDF that's already searchable?
Yes, but it's usually unnecessary. Our tool detects if text is already present and will notify you.
What languages are supported?
Over 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and many more.
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