Add a searchable text layer to scanned PDF documents using browser-based OCR. Make scanned pages findable and copyable.
Upload a scanned PDF
Each page is analyzed for text recognition
Download the PDF with a searchable text layer
Free is enough for most one-off jobs. Pro raises the file and batch caps; Pro + Media unlocks GB-scale streaming and unlimited duration.
Larger files supported on Developer (5 GB CSV) and Enterprise (unlimited). All processing happens in your browser — files never reach a server.
0 bytes uploaded. PDF OCR Text Layer runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib and pdfjs-dist. Your file stays on your device at all times. No data is sent to any server.
English text recognition is supported. Additional languages require the Pro tier.
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