Make a scanned PDF searchable with OCR
ProA scanned PDF holds a picture of a page, not text, so nothing can be selected or searched until OCR reads it. This is a premium tool and requires sign-in; the recognition itself runs in your browser.
- Turns a scan into selectable, searchable text
- Accuracy depends on scan resolution, contrast and skew
- Sign-in required — premium tool, recognition runs on your device
Open PDF OCR
Make scanned PDFs searchable and copyable with AI-powered OCR. Runs on Tools2Easy with no install.
Use PDF OCRHow to make a scanned pdf searchable with ocr
Make a scanned PDF searchable and download a text transcript.
- Add your file
Drop or choose a file in the workspace
- Adjust options
Tune settings until the job matches what you need
- Process
Run the tool and wait for the result to appear
- Preview & save
Check the output, then download when you are happy
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PDF OCR.
Is PDF OCR free to use?
PDF OCR is a premium tool. It runs with credits after you sign in — free browser tools on Tools2Easy do not require credits.
Are my files safe? Do you upload or keep a copy?
For this tool, processing stays on your device in the browser. Files are not uploaded to Tools2Easy servers, so there is nothing for us to store or delete later. Close the tab when you are done if you want the in-memory preview cleared.
Do I need to create an account or install software?
Sign in is required for premium tools that use credits. No desktop install — everything runs in the browser.
Will the quality get worse after I process my file?
Most PDF and utility tools keep content fidelity unless you choose a compress or lossy convert option. Always preview the result before downloading when a preview is available.