OCR PDF — free online

Make scans searchable in 40+ languages. Free and unlimited, no account needed. Works on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone.

How to oCR PDF

1. Add a scan or photo PDF. Anything without selectable text.
2. Choose the language. English, Spanish, German or French.
3. Download a searchable PDF. The page still looks the same, but the text can be selected and searched.

Questions

Is it free?

Yes. Every tool is free and unlimited, with no page limit and no account required.

Are my files uploaded?

No. OCR PDF runs entirely in your browser, so your document never leaves your device.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no limit we impose, but everything runs in your browser's memory, so very large files are bounded by your device rather than by us. A few hundred pages is comfortable on a laptop; phones manage less.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. PDFoxen works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone, with nothing to install.

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