OCR PDF and make scanned documents searchable
Scanned PDFs are pictures of text. Run OCR to read the words, download them as a TXT file and get a searchable PDF where you can select and search the text. Recognition happens in your browser.
Tooloat runs in your browser and needs JavaScript. It opens in a moment, and your files are processed on your device.
How it works
- Drop images or PDFs.
- Pick the language or languages in the text.
- Copy the text or download TXT and searchable PDF files.
Why use it
- Searchable PDF output.
- 12 languages.
- Page ranges.
- No page limit.
Questions and answers
How long does OCR take?
A few seconds per page on a typical computer.
Is the PDF layout preserved?
Yes. The searchable PDF keeps the original page image and adds an invisible text layer.
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