Is OCR PDF free to use?

Yes — completely free, with no sign-up and no watermark on the output.

OCR PDF

Add a searchable text layer to scanned PDFs. Free online — no sign-up, no watermark.

FreeNo sign-up No watermark

OCR PDF turns scanned documents into searchable, selectable text. Add a text layer to scans so you can search, copy and index them.

Power-user tools for the jobs other PDF apps skip: OCR, comparison, batch processing, form automation, reflow, invoice parsing and accessibility fixes for scanned or complex documents.

Accepts .pdf files. This tool uses secure in-memory processing on our server — files are never stored.

How to use OCR PDF

Upload your file — drag and drop it onto the page or click to browse.
Adjust the tool's options if needed, then run it.
Download the finished file straight to your device.

Frequently asked questions

Is OCR PDF free to use?: Yes — completely free, with no sign-up and no watermark on the output.
Is my file safe?: This tool uses secure in-memory processing on our server — files are never stored.
What files does OCR PDF accept?: Accepts .pdf files.

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