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OCR PDF
Transform non-selectable PDFs into fully searchable, accurately indexed documents with high fidelity.
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Our OCR PDF tool enables seamless text extraction. PdfMize delivers precise recognition, multilingual support, and consistently high-quality OCR-processed PDFs. Try it now!
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Accurate text recognition with an intuitive, streamlined interface.
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Supports multiple languages and remains free to use.
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Operates across Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS to fit diverse environments.
The premier online OCR tool for fast, intelligent PDF conversion.
Our OCR converter quickly transforms scanned or image-based PDFs into searchable, selectable documents, enabling effortless text copying, selection, and retrieval - driven by Smart PDF Optimization.
Turn image-based PDFs into searchable, text-friendly PDFs.
Some PDFs are image-only, hindering search and processing. Our OCR solution extracts the text, enabling fast search, precise selection, and easy reuse - aligned with Smart PDF Optimization.
Improve text clarity with OCR
Smart PDF Optimization enhances old or low-quality scans through efficient OCR, preserving document fidelity while delivering cleaner, more readable text.
Searchable + Processable = More Accessible
Smart PDF Optimization improves accessibility by making PDFs screen-reader friendly, boosting usability for visually impaired users and elevating overall document usability.
OCR on any device
Powered by Smart PDF Optimization in the cloud, you can perform OCR on any device—desktop, tablet, or mobile—through any modern browser.
Convert scanned images into editable text
Smart PDF Optimization converts scanned PDFs into editable, selectable text in seconds—copyable, searchable, and completely free.
Translate scanned documents effortlessly
With Smart PDF Optimization, once content is OCR’ed, it can be translated into multiple languages. Read and share the document in your preferred language.
Export as a searchable PDF or Word document (Smart PDF Optimization)
Smart PDF Optimization produces machine-readable text, enabling you to save the result as a searchable PDF or convert it directly into an editable Word document.
Experience Smart PDF Optimization from your very first use
No installation or account required. Experience fast, accurate, and free OCR that turns any PDF into selectable and copyable text—optimized for performance and quality.
Full compliance with data protection standards
Our OCR service adheres to GDPR standards, delivering secure processing and automatic deletion within one hour to maximize privacy while preserving document quality through Smart PDF Optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The OCR PDF tool is freely accessible online. It converts scanned PDFs into searchable, selectable text without registration or software installation, enabling efficient digitization workflows.
Smart OCR supports multiple languages and delivers accurate text recognition from scanned documents, images, and photos embedded in PDFs, optimizing accuracy and processing efficiency to preserve document quality while reducing resource usage.
Yes. All data is protected in transit with HTTPS encryption, and both uploaded PDFs and OCR-derived outputs are automatically purged from our servers after a short retention window to balance privacy with fast, optimized processing.
Guidance for leveraging the free OCR PDF feature with Smart PDF Optimization
A concise, optimization-focused step-by-step guide to free PDF OCR using our tool:
- Drag and drop your document, or select a PDF file with the \"Select PDF file\" button.
- Choose your document language to maximize recognition accuracy.
- Click \"Apply OCR\" and allow the optimization workflow to complete in seconds.
- Your PDF is now searchable and selectable, enabling easy copying and reuse.
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Damaged/Corrupted File
We cannot process corrupted or damaged files. To verify integrity, open the file with any PDF reader; if it fails to open, the file may be damaged. Restore or obtain a clean copy before attempting optimization again.
