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How to use OCR PDF online

Create a searchable PDF from a scan.

Open OCR PDF Tool details
A simple three-step OCR PDF workflow.

Step-by-step

Use OCR PDF in three quick steps

  1. Choose a permitted file. Select the file you own or have permission to process in the OCR PDF workspace.
  2. Set the result you need. Scanned PDFs up to 25 MB are processed in a temporary worker and returned as searchable copies.
  3. Create and download. Protected OCR worker prepares the result; review it, then save the new copy.

Before you begin

Keep your original file as a backup and only process content you are authorised to modify. If you are signed in, open My account to review completed tool usage and any active membership dates.