How to OCR a Scanned PDF
Edit · Premium tool
Make scanned PDFs searchable and prepare them for text editing.
Steps
- Sign in with Premium access.
- Upload a scanned PDF.
- Open the OCR tool and run recognition.
- After OCR, use Edit text or copy text from the document.
When to use OCR
- Phone photos of documents
- Flatbed scans saved as PDF
- Any PDF where text cannot be selected
Frequently asked questions
What is OCR?
Optical Character Recognition extracts text from scanned images inside a PDF so you can search, copy and edit content.
Do I need Premium for OCR?
Yes. OCR is available on Premium plans.