OCR PDF
Make scanned PDFs searchable with OCR. Extract text from images and scanned documents.
Drag and drop files here, or click to browse
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Drag and drop a scanned PDF file here, or click to browse.
Designed for Trust and Speed
PDFRunway handles your documents locally, keeping data secure and processing lightning-fast.
Easy to Use
Simple 3-step processes designed for speed, clarity, and non-technical users.
Fast & Reliable
High-performance local compilation keeps processing fast, secure, and responsive.
100% Secure
Your documents never leave your browser. Zero uploads, 100% client-side privacy.
Works Anywhere
Access the full suite on any browser, system, desktop, or mobile device.
How to Use
Follow these three simple steps to process your file in seconds.
Upload Scanned PDF
Drag and drop your scanned PDF or click to select.
Select Language
Choose the document language for accurate recognition.
Process and Download
Click Process to run OCR and download the searchable PDF.
About This Tool
OCR PDF uses Optical Character Recognition to extract text from scanned documents and images within PDFs. Convert image-based PDFs into searchable, selectable text documents.
Support for multiple languages ensures accurate text recognition regardless of the document's language. The original layout is preserved while adding a searchable text layer.
All OCR processing happens in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.
Use Cases
Digitize Archives
Make scanned document archives searchable.
Document Search
Enable text search in scanned documents.
Text Extraction
Extract text from scanned documents for editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? Find quick answers about this tool here.
Over 100 languages are supported including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more.
Yes, the original visual layout is preserved with a searchable text layer added.
Accuracy depends on scan quality but typically exceeds 95% for clear documents.