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Runs entirely in your browser with on-device OCR. Large scans can take several minutes — keep this tab open until download starts. Leave pages blank to OCR the whole file, or limit the range (e.g. 1-3,5) when only some pages need text.
About OCR PDF
Make scanned PDFs searchable with on-device OCR. Output a searchable PDF, Word (.docx), or plain text — processing runs in your browser so scans stay on your device.
OCR converts image-based pages into selectable, searchable text — essential for digitized archives and scanned contracts. Supports English plus major Indian languages (Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali).
For phone photos and crooked scans, use Scan to PDF first to deskew and enhance, then run OCR.
How to ocr pdf
- Upload a scanned PDF to OCR PDF.
- Choose language and output format (searchable PDF, Word, or text).
- Run OCR and download the result — nothing is uploaded for this tool.
Frequently asked questions
- Is OCR PDF free on OyoPdf?
- Yes. OCR PDF is free with no account required for standard use.
- Are my files uploaded to your servers?
- This tool runs in your browser on your device. Your PDF is not uploaded to our servers for processing.
- When should I use OCR?
- Use OCR when text in your PDF cannot be selected or copied — typical for scanned documents.
- Does OCR PDF upload my file?
- No. OCR PDF runs in your browser with on-device recognition. Your scan is not sent to our servers for this tool.
- Is OCR PDF free?
- Yes. OCR PDF on OyoPdf is free for everyday use with no account required.
- Are my files private?
- OyoPdf is privacy-first. Processing runs in your browser whenever possible so files stay on your device.