Searchable Text
Turn 'image-only' PDFs into text you can actually search through and copy.
Free Online PDF OCR
Don't retype documents. Upload your scanned PDFs and let our AI recognize the text, preserving the original layout and structure. This tool is specifically designed for turning 'flat' images into workable text.
Why use this tool?
Fast Processing
Most documents are processed in under 10 seconds using Google Gemini AI.
No Installation
Works entirely in your browser. No heavy software to download or install.
How it works
1
Select File
Choose a PDF from your computer.
2
Process
Our AI runs OCR to digitize the content.
3
Export
View as readable article or download as markdown.
PDF OCR online (free) - tips for better results
- Scanned PDF? This tool is made for image-based PDFs where you cannot select text.
- Low quality scans: Higher contrast and straight pages improve accuracy.
- Multi-language documents: We keep the original language and formatting as much as possible.
- Cleaner output: We remove page numbers and repeated headers/footers so the result reads like an article.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a page limit?
No hard limits - we process PDFs of all sizes, though very large documents may take longer.
Does it work on scanned PDFs (images) or only text PDFs?
It is designed for scanned PDFs and image-based documents. If your PDF already contains selectable text, we can still extract and clean it.
Can I use it for free?
Yes. You can run OCR online for free and keep the result in your library.
Is my data private?
Yes. We process your file securely and you control your documents in your library.
Which languages are supported?
We support many languages (including English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and more). The OCR keeps the original language of your document.
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