OurPDF

Searchable PDF (OCR)

Extract text from scanned or image-based PDFs using AI recognition.

Runs in your browser · files never leave your device

How to use Searchable PDF (OCR)

  1. 1

    Choose your PDF (or drop it on the page).

  2. 2

    Choose the document language.

  3. 3

    Read the result on screen or download it.

  • 100% in your browser – no upload
  • Free, no sign-up, no watermark
  • Works offline once loaded
  • Part of 67 private PDF tools

Questions & answers

Is Searchable PDF (OCR) free?

Yes, completely free with no limits on the number of files and no watermark.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs in your browser on your own device. Your documents are processed locally and never leave your computer or phone.

Does Searchable PDF (OCR) work on mobile?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, Windows, macOS and Linux. AI Tools tools also work offline after your first visit.

Extract text from scanned or image-based PDFs using AI recognition. OurPDF does this entirely inside your browser: nothing is uploaded, there is no account and no watermark.