Make a Scanned PDF Searchable

Add scanned pages and make a searchable PDF with local OCR. English, Spanish, French and German are supported for searchable layers. Imported PDFs become images.

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Add scanned pages and make a searchable PDF with local OCR. English, Spanish, French and German are supported for searchable layers. Imported PDFs become images.

How to use this tool

  1. Choose a file from your device.
  2. Adjust the available settings and review the result.
  3. Download the result to your device.

Before you share

Check the downloaded file and keep the original. File size, processing time and output quality depend on the input and your device.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded?

The tool processes your file in your browser. Processing assets may download on first use.

Do I need an account?

No account is required.

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