OCR PDF
Convert scanned and image-based PDFs into searchable documents with invisible selectable text while preserving the original page images.
What it does
Make a scanned PDF searchable so you can find words without reading every page. Text recognition adds a searchable text layer to document images, helping you work with older printed records and scanned contracts.
How to use it
Upload a scanned PDF
Drop or browse for one image-based PDF up to 50MB.
Choose OCR settings
Select the recognition language, searchable PDF or plain text output, and whether to process all pages or a page range.
Run and download
Run OCR for 3 credits, then download the searchable PDF and optional raw text file.
Best for
Scanned contracts
Make scanned agreements searchable while keeping signed page images intact.
Invoices and receipts
Extract text from accounting scans for easier lookup, copy, and record keeping.
Archive digitization
Add searchable text to historical documents, forms, and PDF scan batches.
Multilingual documents
Recognize English, Spanish, French, or German source documents with language-specific OCR.
Targeted extraction
Run OCR on only the pages you need when a long PDF contains a small scanned section.
Tips for best results
- Choose the language that matches the document text.
- Use straight, clear scans with good contrast.
- Verify recognized names and numbers against the scanned page.
Why use OCR PDF?
Practical advantages built around real creation, selling, and operations workflows.
Searchable scan output
Recognize text on scanned pages and preserve the original page artwork with an invisible text layer over each processed page.
Raw text download
Download a searchable PDF as the primary output or choose plain text output when you only need extracted copy.
Language-aware OCR
Run OCR in English, Spanish, French, or German so common document workflows start with the right recognition model.
Page range control
Process every page or limit OCR to selected ranges like 1,3,5-7 for faster targeted extraction.
Works in your browser — nothing to install
Upload, process and download from your device without installing desktop software or plugins. Check the tool above for sign-in requirements before starting.
Download recent results again
Signed-in users can find recent successful results in History. Save your own copy after processing so you have it when you need it.
OCR PDF questions
Answers to common questions before you run the tool.
How many credits does OCR PDF use?
OCR PDF uses 3 credits per successful run because OCR is more compute-intensive than standard PDF edits.
Which languages are supported?
The OCR PDF tool supports English, Spanish, French, and German, with English selected by default.
Does the searchable PDF preserve the original scan?
Yes. The output keeps the original PDF pages and overlays invisible recognized text so the document can be searched and copied.
Can I download only the extracted text?
Yes. Choose Plain Text as the output format, or download the raw text alongside the searchable PDF result.
Can I OCR selected pages only?
Yes. Choose page range mode and enter comma-separated page numbers or ranges such as 1,3,5-7.
Will OCR be perfect?
OCR quality depends on scan resolution, contrast, rotation, handwriting, and language selection. Review important documents before relying on extracted text.
What happens to my uploads and results?
Your upload is used to complete the requested task. Finished files can be downloaded from recent History when you are signed in. There is currently no fixed automatic deletion period for saved results; contact support@azanai.cloud to request deletion. Download a local copy rather than relying on History as your only backup.
Can I try this tool for free?
A free account starts with monthly credits. Tool access and any available guest trial are shown above; some tools require sign-in or a paid plan. Check the displayed cost before starting. Failed tasks are refunded, and paid plans include non-image tasks under fair use.
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