PDF OCR / Searchable PDF

Turn scanned PDF files into OCR text and create a searchable PDF output.

PDF -> searchable PDF, TXTFast OCR for up to 10 pages

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PDF OCR / Searchable PDF

Run OCR on scanned PDF pages and create a new searchable PDF output.

Select a scanned or image-heavy PDF file.

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The output keeps page images and adds OCR text behind them. Review critical documents before relying on the text.

The output keeps page images and adds OCR text behind them. Review critical documents before relying on the text.

Short description

The PDF OCR tool converts scanned or image-heavy PDF pages into readable text and adds a searchable layer to the new PDF.

Quick note

OCR output should be reviewed for important documents because scan quality directly affects accuracy.

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Usage, quality and trust notes

When to use it

  • Useful for preparing application files, email attachments, official documents and school PDFs quickly.
  • Helps check file size, page order, readability and format compatibility before sharing a PDF.
  • Connects common document steps such as merging, compressing and converting in the same workflow.

Limits and better-output tips

PDF tools work best with clean, unlocked files. Scanned documents may need OCR, and very large files can take longer to process.

PDF -> searchable PDF, TXT · Fast OCR for up to 10 pages

File and privacy approach

Files are used in a temporary workspace to complete the selected action. For sensitive documents, review the downloaded output before sharing it.

Review the downloaded output before publishing or sharing it.

How to use

  1. 1Upload the PDF file.
  2. 2Choose OCR language and page limit.
  3. 3Download the searchable PDF and TXT output.

Core settings

OCR language

Choose Turkish, English or bilingual OCR for mixed documents.

Page limit

Process a focused page range quickly on longer files.

Why this tool helps

Makes scanned documents searchable.

Adds a high-value document workflow that can support premium usage later.

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