Create Searchable PDF Online - Text Layer OCR
Convert scanned PDFs to searchable documents with embedded text layer for easy searching.
Drop a PDF file here or click to select
Maximum file size: 100MB
How it works
Upload a PDF file - Drag and drop or click to select
Configure OCR settings - Choose output format and language
Download extracted text - Get your text instantly
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about this tool
How does OCR work on PDF?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) analyzes the visual patterns in your PDF and converts them into editable text characters.
Can I extract text from scanned PDF?
Yes! Our OCR tool can extract text from scanned PDFs, images, and other non-editable documents.
What languages does OCR support?
Our OCR tool supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, and many more.
Is this OCR tool accurate?
Yes! Our advanced OCR technology provides high accuracy for most document types and text styles.
Can I OCR PDF on my phone?
Yes! Our mobile-optimized OCR tool works perfectly on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
Can I use OCR PDF online for free?
Yes. You can use ocr pdf online for free with no signup or paid plan required.
Searchable PDF creation
This searchable PDF tool adds an invisible text layer to scanned documents for searchability.
Ideal for digitizing documents, creating searchable archives, and enabling PDF text search functionality.
Embedded text layer
Add invisible text layer that enables search functionality while preserving original appearance.
Searchable content
Make PDF content searchable with Ctrl+F for easy document navigation.
Indexing ready
Create PDFs ready for search engine indexing and document management systems.
Why use our searchable PDF tool
Embedded text layer
Searchable content
Indexing ready
Original appearance
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Searchable PDF FAQ
Find answers to common questions about this tool
How do I make a PDF searchable?
Upload your scanned PDF, and the tool will add an invisible text layer to make it searchable.
Will the original appearance change?
No, the text layer is invisible and preserves the original document appearance exactly.
Can I search the text in the PDF?
Yes, after processing, you can use Ctrl+F or any PDF search function to find text in the document.
Is the text layer editable?
The text layer enables search and selection but is not designed for direct editing like a Word document.
Can I use this for document indexing?
Yes, searchable PDFs are ideal for document management systems and search engine indexing.