OCR PDF — make scans searchable
Turn a scanned PDF into one you can search and copy text from. Works in over 120 languages, including Hindi and other Indian languages.
Private by design: your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.
How to oCR PDF — make scans searchable
- Add your scanned PDF.
- Choose the document's language — and a second one if the document mixes two, like English and Hindi.
- Press “Make searchable” and download the searchable PDF.
About OCR PDF
OCR reads the text in the pictures of your pages and adds it invisibly on top, so the PDF looks exactly the same but you can search it, copy from it and convert it to Word. Each language downloads once and is then remembered by your browser.
Questions
Is it safe to OCR a PDF here?
Yes. The work happens inside your own browser, so the file is never uploaded to a server — not ours, not anyone's. That makes it safe for contracts, bank statements, ID cards and other private documents.
Does it work for Hindi?
Yes — choose Hindi as the language (or English + Hindi for mixed documents). Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Urdu and many more are supported too.
Can I convert the scan to Word after OCR?
Yes — run OCR first, then PDF to Word to get editable text.
Does OCR change how my PDF looks?
No. The page stays exactly the same; the recognised text is added invisibly on top.
Is it really free?
Yes — OCR is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Can I OCR a PDF on my phone?
Yes. It works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers. Nothing to install. It works best in Google Chrome.
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