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PDF OCR Online

Upload a scanned PDF and create a searchable PDF with an OCR text layer. This is useful for contracts, invoices, forms, receipts, and archived documents that were saved as images.

Quick answer

PDF OCR creates searchable PDF output from scanned PDFs by adding a text layer. It helps make image-based documents easier to search, copy, and archive.

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Choose one PDF file. OCR works best with clear scans and readable text.

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What PDF OCR does

OCR reads text from scanned PDF pages and writes a hidden text layer back into the output PDF. The visual document stays close to the original, but you can search, select, and copy recognized text.

Best results

  • Use high-resolution scans with clear contrast.
  • Keep pages upright before uploading.
  • Avoid blurry photos, shadows, and handwritten-only documents.
  • Review the OCR result before using it in official workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will OCR change my PDF layout?

The output keeps page images and adds a searchable text layer.

Which language is supported first?

The first version uses English OCR. More languages can be added after this tool is stable.

Can I use this from the API?

Yes. Use POST /api/v1/jobs/pdf-ocr with your API key.