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Making A PDF Ocr Searchable

Easily Making a PDF OCR Searchable

Add a searchable text layer to your images and scans so you can find information instantly.

Index scanned document content
Quickly find keywords in scans
Add searchable text layers

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How to use the Online OCR Tool

Convert your scanned documents or images to text online in 4 simple steps:
1
Click on "UPLOAD FILE FOR OCR" or select, drag and drop your file in "Drop File Here."
2
Select the language of the document (optional).
3
Click "Convert" (or similar button) and let the OCR process.
4
Download the converted editable text file (like Word or TXT) or the searchable PDF.
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Frequently asked questions

Upload your file to PDFSimpli. Our engine starts making a PDF OCR searchable by identifying and indexing every character.

By making a PDF OCR searchable, you can use 'Ctrl+F' to find specific words in a document that was originally just an image.

No. When making a PDF OCR searchable, the visual look of the scan stays the same while an invisible text layer is added.

Yes, PDFSimpli offers a fast and free online tool for making a PDF OCR searchable in just a few clicks.

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Add a searchable text layer to your images and scans so you can find information instantly.

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