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OCR PDF
Make scanned PDF pages searchable with local English OCR.
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How to use ocr pdf
- Upload a scanned PDF with no more than five pages.
- Process it and allow the local English OCR model to recognize the page images.
- Download the searchable PDF and test searches for words you can see on the page.
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Make scanned PDF pages searchable with local English OCR.
OCR PDF: a practical guide →Formats, privacy, and practical limits
Up to 5 pages, 20 MB. Downloads the OCR engine on demand. Retains a rendered page image with a searchable text layer; proofread OCR.
Files and generated results exist only for this tab session. Download any result you want to keep before leaving the page. Browsers may use temporary memory or disk cache while processing.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check before using OCR PDF?
Up to 5 pages, 20 MB. Downloads the OCR engine on demand. Retains a rendered page image with a searchable text layer; proofread OCR.
Are my uploaded files sent to a server?
This tool processes files in your browser. Its processing libraries and any required OCR language model are downloaded when needed; document contents are not uploaded to ERITHRA.