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OCR PDF

Add a searchable text layer to scanned PDFs. Output is a searchable PDF. Upload a PDF file, adjust the options and download your new PDF in seconds. OCR PDF is part of PDFCraft's Optimize PDF toolkit and runs entirely online, so there is nothing to install.

PDF file · up to 50 MB

How to use OCR PDF in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Upload your file

    Click “Select files” and choose a PDF file from your device (up to 50 MB).

  2. 2

    Choose your options

    Choose the options that fit your goal — for example a compression level or the fields you want to change.

  3. 3

    Download your new PDF

    Start processing and download your new PDF as soon as it's ready.

OCR PDF: frequently asked questions

Is OCR PDF free to use?

You can open OCR PDF directly from this page with no installation. It is part of PDFCraft's PRO toolset, which also includes higher limits and priority processing.

What files can I use with OCR PDF?

OCR PDF accepts PDF files. The maximum upload size is 50 MB per file.

Will the content of my document change?

Optimization tools keep the visible content of your pages. Compression may lower image resolution to save space, so choose a lighter level if image quality matters most.

What if my PDF is damaged or won't open?

Try the Repair PDF tool first. It rebuilds the internal structure of the file, after which other tools can usually process it normally.

Are my files safe?

Files are processed on demand for your request and working files are cleaned up automatically. We never look at your content, and we don't sell data.

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