Free online tool
OCR PDF online — searchable scanned documents
OCR turns scanned paper PDFs into searchable, selectable text. Essential for archives, contracts, and digitized books.
OyoPdf runs OCR in your browser — your scan stays on your device. Export searchable PDF, Word, or plain text.
Why use OyoPdf
- On-device OCR (nothing uploaded)
- Searchable PDF, Word, or text output
- English + major Indian languages
- Pairs with PDF to Word workflows
- Free toolkit access
How to ocr pdf online
- Open OCR PDF on OyoPdf.
- Upload a scanned PDF and pick language + output format.
- Run OCR and download the result.
Frequently asked questions
- When do I need OCR?
- Use OCR when text in the PDF cannot be selected — typical for camera scans and flatbed scans.
- Does OCR PDF upload my file?
- No. Recognition runs in your browser. Your document is not sent to OyoPdf servers for this tool.
Learn more
Browse all PDF guides or conversion tools.