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OCR PDF
Convert non-selectable PDF files into selectable and searchable PDF with high accuracy.
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Our OCR PDF tool is an easy-to-use PDF converter, allowing you to convert documents effortlessly. PDFSODA offers accurate text recognition and supports multiple languages. You will receive a high-quality PDF with OCR. Try it now!
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Accurate text recognition, easy-to-use interface.
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Supports multiple languages and is completely free.
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Works on Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS.
The best online tool for performing OCR on PDFs
Our PDF OCR tool helps you quickly create searchable PDF files with processed text. This makes copying unprocessable text easier and makes non-searchable text easier to find.
Convert static PDF images to searchable text PDF easily
PDF files sometimes contain images of text that cannot be searched or processed. Our PDF OCR tool helps you extract text, making it much easier for you to search and select information as desired.
Enhance text quality with OCR
The image of old scans or poor quality in your PDF will be enhanced through our PDF OCR tool. Our tool recognizes scanned words and replaces them with higher-quality text.
Easy to search + Processable = Accessible
Your PDF file will be easily recognized by OCR, making it more accessible to screen readers for visually impaired individuals.
OCR on any device
We use cloud storage, so you can run OCR on any browser or device, such as mobile devices, tablets, or desktop computers.
Convert images in PDF to editable text
When you open a PDF file and try to copy text, you may find that scanned PDFs cannot be copied. With our tool, you can convert any PDF to editable text within seconds and completely free of charge.
Translate scanned documents
With our PDF OCR tool, we convert scanned files into text, which can then be translated into various languages. This allows you to read the text in your preferred language and translate it into others for different users.
Export PDF file to searchable Word document
Our tool uses OCR to convert into machine-readable text. Therefore, you can save this file as a searchable PDF or convert it to another Word document as desired.
You will love our tool from the very first use
You don't need to download any software or sign up for an account. With our tool, it's fast, accurate, and free for you to create PDF files that are selectable and copyable text.
Comply with data regulations from start to finish.
Our conversion tool operates under GDPR standards. We prioritize the security of your information, and your data will be permanently deleted from our tool within one hour.
How to use the free OCR PDF feature
Step by step guide to PDF OCR for free with our tool:
- Drag and drop your document or click the "Select PDF file" button.
- Confirm your language for the highest accuracy.
- Click 'Apply OCR' and wait a few seconds.
- Your PDF file is now ready and searchable, copyable.
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