PDFBaba
Online PDF Tool

OCR PDF

Add a searchable text layer to scanned PDFs using server-side OCR when available.

Features

Searchable text layer
Best for scans
Requires OCR to be enabled on the server

How to use

  1. 1

    Upload your source file.

  2. 2

    Click run ocr to process the document.

  3. 3

    Download the output file.

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Run OCR

PDF up to the server upload limit (default 100MB).

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PDF files up to 100MB

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OCR PDF free to use?

Yes. This tool is available for free with no account required for basic usage.

Are files secure when using OCR PDF?

Uploaded files are processed temporarily and automatically removed after one hour.

How do I get the best result with OCR PDF?

Use clean source files and review output after processing, especially for complex ocr pdf workflows.

Files are automatically deleted after one hour for privacy.