PDF OCR
Recognize the text in scanned PDFs and document photos. Copy the text or create a searchable PDF.
Turn scans into text.
Choose or drag the PDF or photo
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Frequently asked questions
What is OCR?
It's text recognition in images. A scanned PDF is just a photo of the page; OCR reads the letters and gives back real text that you can copy and search.
What is a searchable PDF?
It's the same PDF, with its original look, but with the recognized text underneath. That way you can select, copy, and use Ctrl+F.
Does it work with handwriting?
Poorly. OCR works best with printed text in a sharp, straight image.
Is it really free?
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 are free.