OCR PDF Online

Recognize text in scanned PDF pages and create a searchable PDF.

Private: file processing stays in your browserBatch: up to 10 filesNo account required
Private browser processingUp to 10 files · 50 MB each

How OCR PDF works

Recognize text in scanned PDF pages and create a searchable PDF. PDFora processes selected files directly in the browser wherever possible. Multiple files are returned together in a ZIP so repetitive work takes fewer steps.

Professional workflow

  1. 1

    Select one file or add a batch of up to 10 compatible files.

  2. 2

    Choose the options shown for this tool.

  3. 3

    Start processing and keep the tab open until the result is ready.

  4. 4

    Download and review the generated file before replacing your original.

Good to know

  • Complex fonts, forms, charts, SmartArt, signatures and unusual PDF structures can affect conversion fidelity.
  • Scanned PDFs may need OCR before text can be extracted accurately.
  • Password tools should only be used on documents you own or are authorized to modify.
  • Keep the original document until you have checked every generated result.