OCR PDF
Runs on our serversTurn a scanned PDF or photos of pages into a searchable PDF: an invisible text layer is added so you can select and search the text, while every page looks exactly the same. Uses credits, or free with Pro.
Secure uploadDeleted right afterCredits or Pro
Choose a scanned PDF or page photosDrag & drop or browseImages or PDF · up to 200 MBSent securely to our server to make it searchable, then removed.
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How it works
- 1Choose a scanned PDF or photos of pages.
- 2They are sent securely to our server, read with OCR, then removed.
- 3Download a searchable PDF you can select and search.
Best for
- Making an old scan searchable.
- Copying text from a photographed document.
- Preparing a scan before converting it to Word.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I make a scanned PDF searchable?
- Choose your scan and DailyDone reads it with OCR and adds an invisible text layer, so you can select and search the text while every page still looks the same.
- Does OCR change how my pages look?
- No. The page images are untouched, the text layer sits behind them, so the PDF looks identical but is now searchable and copyable.
- Is it private, and does it cost anything?
- The scan is sent securely, read, then deleted right after. It uses a few credits, or is free on DailyDone Pro.