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OCR PDF

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Make scanned files searchable and extract editable text.

100% On-Device

Recommended Workflow

Convert scanned paper documents and photo PDFs into searchable, selectable, copyable text.

How to Use Optical Character Recognition

Transform flat, non-selectable scanned PDFs and photo captures into searchable, editable documents using high-accuracy OCR.

1

Upload Scanned Document

Select a scanned PDF or photo containing printed text.

2

Select Language Model

Choose the primary document language (English, Hindi, etc.) to ensure maximum character recognition accuracy.

3

Generate Searchable PDF

Click 'Run OCR'. An invisible, selectable text layer is embedded beneath the original scan for easy copying and searching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an OCR searchable PDF?
An OCR searchable PDF contains both the original image of the scanned page and an invisible layer of recognized text underneath, allowing you to highlight, search (Ctrl+F), and copy words.
Can I copy text out of a scanned PDF after running OCR?
Yes. Once OCR is complete, you can select and copy text just like in any standard digital document.
Does OCR work on handwritten text?
FolderBit OCR is optimized for printed, typed, and machine-generated text. While neat handwriting may be partially detected, printed text achieves over 99% accuracy.

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Source Document

Choose from Device

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Select or drop a scanned PDF or image

Generate a searchable PDF with selectable text using high-accuracy OCR.

Generate a searchable PDF with selectable text using high-accuracy OCR.

Select document or image from Google Drive
or drop document or image here
Document Language

Recognition Model

Zero-Signup Utility: Upload your scan directly from your device and download a searchable PDF instantly. Documents are processed safely without public model training.
Output

Save Searchable PDF

Source
None selected
Input type
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Language
English
Destination
Instant Download
Engine
Tesseract OCR
The original scan remains untouched. A new searchable document will be generated.