OCR to Searchable PDF

Convert scanned documents or images into fully searchable PDF files. We preserve the original visual layout while placing selectable, searchable text over the recognized words.

Drop your PDFs or images here

Text Recognition

Make Scanned PDFs Searchable

Turn scanned or image-based PDF pages into searchable PDF documents using OCR. Extract the text you need.

  • Extract text from images
  • Create searchable layers
  • Support for multiple formats
  • Ready for copy-pasting
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Instant Results

Recognize Text Instantly

ScanPDF processes the document to identify text structures and elements so that you can select and highlight exactly what you need.

  • Advanced recognition
  • Multi-language support
  • Precise layout retention
Reliable Extraction

High Accuracy

Our OCR engine aims to capture text with high fidelity, ensuring the resulting document maintains your content accurately.

  • Accurate text mapping
  • Smart paragraph detection
  • Optimized fonts

What OCR Recognizes

Our engine processes images and finds the text inside them to make your document fully searchable.

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Text Paragraphs

  • Words
  • Sentences

Layout Formatting

  • Structure
  • Spacing

Original Images

  • Backgrounds
  • Graphics

Page Flow

  • Reading order
  • Columns

How to OCR a PDF

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Upload Document

Provide an image or scanned PDF.

02

Start OCR

Click the run OCR button.

03

Process

The OCR engine extracts words.

04

Download

Download your new searchable PDF document.

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Designed for Different Documents

ScanPDF provides a straightforward way to process scans into searchable files.

Scanned Forms

Turn forms into searchable text.

Textbooks

Read large pages securely.

Receipts

Convert financial documents.

Old Documents

Archive old papers easily.

Why Use ScanPDF OCR to PDF

Built for Accuracy

Accurately convert scanned pages to highly searchable text overlays.

Fast Recognition

Process files instantly and output readable PDFs.

Layout Retention

We keep your original images intact and in place.

Secure Processing

Download successfully generated PDFs securely.

Get the Best OCR Result

Provide a few short practical tips to help you get the best outcome from your OCR process.

Use high-resolution scans
Ensure good contrast
Verify text orientation
Check output thoroughly