Arabic OCR — make scanned Arabic PDFs searchable
Recognise Arabic text in scans so you can search and copy it.
or drop it here · paste with Ctrl+V
Processed on your device — files are never uploaded
to use this tool — every tool is free, with no daily limit.
Arabic OCR PDF: what you need to know
Scanned Arabic documents — contracts, certificates, government letters — usually can't be searched or copied. This page starts with Arabic selected, so FilesForU recognises right-to-left Arabic script and adds a searchable text layer to every page.
For documents that mix Arabic and English, tick English as well. Recognition happens on your device, which is important for personal and official documents.
Why use FilesForU for Arabic OCR PDF
Free, no watermark
Arabic OCR PDF is free with a free account — no daily limit and no watermark on your files.
Private
Your files are processed on your own device. They are never uploaded to our servers.
Fast
No upload and no queue, so most files are ready in seconds.
Works everywhere
Use it on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone or Android — nothing to install.
Arabic OCR PDF in 3 steps
- 1
Choose your scanned Arabic PDF
- 2
Keep Arabic selected (add English if mixed)
- 3
Make searchable and download
Questions & answers
Does it support documents with both Arabic and English?
Yes. Select both languages before starting.
Can it read handwritten Arabic?
OCR is designed for printed text. Handwriting is usually not recognised reliably.
How do I copy the Arabic text?
Open the searchable PDF and select text normally, or use PDF to Text to save all of it as a .txt file.
Are my files uploaded to your server?
No. This tool runs entirely inside your browser, so your files stay on your device. FilesForU never receives, stores or sees them.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every tool is free with a free account — no daily limit, no watermarks, and files up to 500 MB.