OCR PDF
Turn scanned pages into searchable, selectable text.
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.
Why use FilesForU's OCR PDF tool
Make scanned PDFs searchable and let you select the text.
Free, no watermark
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.
How to use OCR PDF
- 1
Choose a scanned PDF
- 2
Pick the document language
- 3
Download your searchable PDF
Questions & answers
Will my scan look different?
No. Your pages stay exactly as they are — we add an invisible text layer on top so you can search and copy.
Which languages are supported?
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Hindi and Arabic. You can combine up to three.
How long does it take?
Usually a few seconds per page. The first run also downloads the language data (a few MB), which is then cached.
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.