Process a PDF file with OCR

This endpoint processes a PDF file using OCR (Optical Character Recognition). Users can specify languages, sidecar, deskew, clean, cleanFinal, ocrType, ocrRenderType, and removeImagesAfter options. Uses OCRmyPDF if available, falls back to Tesseract. Input:PDF Output:PDF Type:SI-Conditional

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The input PDF file

File ID for server-side files (can be used instead of fileInput)

List of languages to use in OCR processing, e.g., 'eng', 'deu'

Include OCR text in a sidecar text file if set to true

Deskew the input file if set to true

Clean the input file if set to true

Clean the final output if set to true

Specify the OCR type, e.g., 'skip-text', 'force-ocr', or 'Normal'

Specify the OCR render type, either 'hocr' or 'sandwich'

Remove images from the output PDF if set to true

Process PDF with OCR

The Process PDF with OCR tool helps you turn scanned or image-based PDF files into searchable and readable text. If your PDF is just images and you cannot copy or search text, this tool solves that problem instantly.

No software installation is required. Everything works directly in your browser.

What Is OCR for PDF?

OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition. It is a technology that scans images inside a PDF and converts the visible text into real, selectable text.

With OCR, scanned documents like invoices, books, forms, or old paperwork become editable and searchable.

Why Use This OCR PDF Tool?

This tool is useful when:

  • Your PDF is scanned and text cannot be selected
  • You want to search words inside a PDF
  • You need to copy text from image-based PDFs
  • You want to make old documents usable again
  • You receive scanned files from printers or scanners

OCR makes your PDF smarter and more useful.

How to Process a PDF with OCR

Using the tool is simple:

  1. Upload your scanned PDF file
  2. The OCR engine scans text from images
  3. Text is converted into searchable content
  4. Download the processed PDF

The original layout is preserved as much as possible.

Key Features of Process PDF with OCR

  • Converts scanned PDFs into searchable files
  • Extracts text from images accurately
  • Maintains original formatting
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Works online with no installation
  • Fast and easy to use

It saves time and reduces manual typing.

When Should You Use OCR on a PDF?

Use OCR if:

  • You cannot copy text from a PDF
  • Your PDF was created from scanned images
  • You need text search inside documents
  • You want to reuse content from old files

OCR is especially helpful for offices, students, and researchers.

Security and File Privacy

Your files are handled safely:

  • Secure file processing
  • No permanent storage
  • Automatic file deletion after processing

Your documents stay private.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Will OCR change my PDF layout?

The tool keeps the layout as close to the original as possible.

Q2. Can I search text after OCR?

Yes, once processed, text becomes searchable.

Q3. Does it support scanned PDFs?

Yes, this tool is designed specifically for scanned and image-based PDFs.

Q4. Is this OCR tool free to use?

Yes, it is completely free.

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