OCR Recognition
Make scanned PDFs searchable and selectable with OCR.
Upload File
Drag & drop a PDF File here
or click to browse · Max 20 MB
Fully Searchable
Scanned documents become searchable — find any word across your entire archive.
Selectable Text
Copy and paste text from previously unsearchable scanned PDFs and images.
AI-Enhanced Accuracy
Anthropic Claude post-processes OCR results to correct errors in complex layouts.
Multi-Language
Supports English and major European languages including French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
About OCR Recognition
OCR PDF free online. Upload a scanned PDF or image (JPG/PNG) and our AI-powered OCR engine makes the text selectable, searchable, copyable, and indexable. Powered by an AI-enhanced OCR engine with Anthropic Claude post-processing for enhanced accuracy on complex layouts, handwriting hints, and low-quality scans. The output PDF is visually identical to the original but now has a hidden, searchable text layer. Files are processed securely.
Why use OCR Recognition?
Archive Digitalisation
Make decades of scanned paper records fully searchable and indexable so staff can find information in seconds instead of reading page by page.
Research Paper Processing
Convert scanned journal articles and book chapters to searchable PDFs so you can search for keywords, copy quotes accurately, and use screen readers.
Legal Discovery
Make thousands of scanned case documents searchable so legal teams can quickly identify relevant evidence, dates, and names during discovery.
Medical Records
Convert handwritten or typewritten patient records to searchable PDFs for electronic health record systems and audit trail compliance.
How to Use OCR Recognition
Follow these simple steps to get your result in seconds.
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Upload File
Upload your scanned PDF, JPG, or PNG.
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OCR Processing
Our OCR engine runs on every page, then Anthropic Claude reviews and corrects the text for improved accuracy.
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Download
Download the new PDF — visually identical to the original but now fully searchable, selectable, and indexable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this tool.
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Dutch are fully supported. Additional languages may be added in future updates.
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