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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.

Add searchable text layers

Index scanned document content

Quickly find keywords in scans

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Index scanned document content

Quickly find keywords in scans

Add searchable text layers

24/7 multilingual phone, chat and email support | +1-844-898-1076

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How to use the Online OCR Tool

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

Convert your scanned documents or images to text online in 4 simple steps:

Click on "UPLOAD FILE FOR OCR" or select, drag and drop your file in "Drop File Here."

Select the language of the document (optional).

Click "Convert" (or similar button) and let the OCR process.

Download the converted editable text file (like Word or TXT) or the searchable PDF.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I begin making a PDF OCR searchable?

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

Why is making a PDF OCR searchable useful?

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

Does making a PDF OCR searchable affect quality?

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

Is it free when making a PDF OCR searchable?

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

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