What is OCR PDF?
OCR PDF recognizes text in scanned documents so you can search, copy and edit it. ILovePDF provides this tool free of charge, with no registration, no watermark and no software to install.
How to use OCR PDF online
- Upload your scanned PDF.
- Click Run OCR.
- Download the searchable PDF.
UploadChoose or drop your file
ProcessClick the action button
DownloadSave your result
Why use our ocr pdf tool?
- Searchable text layer.
- Multiple languages.
- Free to use.
Safe, free and works everywhere
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Frequently asked questions about OCR PDF
What is OCR?
Optical Character Recognition converts images of text into real text.
Can I copy text after OCR?
Yes, text becomes selectable.