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OCR a PDF Online

Run OCR on a scanned PDF so the text becomes selectable.

OCR PDF makes scanned PDFs searchable and selectable. ConvertDa's free OCR PDF tool uses Tesseract to recognize text in image-based PDFs — turning a flat scan into a fully searchable document you can copy, paste, and feed to other converters.

How to ocr pdf

  1. 1

    Upload your scanned PDF.

  2. 2

    ocrmypdf / Tesseract adds a hidden text layer.

  3. 3

    Download the searchable PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Which languages are supported?

English by default. Add more Tesseract language packs to the worker image to extend.

Does the layout change?

No — OCR adds a hidden text layer; the visual appearance is untouched.

Which languages does OCR PDF support?

English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Hindi, Tamil, and many more. Pick the language that matches your document for best accuracy.

Will OCR change the visual look of my PDF?

No. The original page images are preserved. OCR adds an invisible text layer underneath that makes the content searchable and selectable.

How accurate is OCR on poor-quality scans?

Clean printed text scans at 300 DPI typically reach 95-99% accuracy. Faded, skewed, or low-resolution scans drop into the 80% range. Re-scan at higher resolution if accuracy matters.