Free Online Searchable PDF Tool
Add an OCR text layer to scanned content to create a searchable PDF. Check search and text selection in the downloaded document.
Supported inputs, outputs, and browsers
- Supported input
- JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP, PDF
- Output
- Searchable PDF
- Supported recognition or translation languages
- Automatic detection, Arabic, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Hindi, Dutch, Polish
- Browser compatibility
- Use a current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari with JavaScript, secure uploads, and downloads enabled. Upload time and server decoding support can limit very large or unusual files.
How to use Searchable PDF
- 1.Search for a distinctive word and copy a sentence from the output, comparing both with the visible scan.
- 2.Run the operation with the displayed controls, then open and review the result before sharing it.
Limitations
- The visible image can look correct while its hidden text layer contains OCR mistakes; file size may increase.
Privacy and processing
Temporary server processing
The input is sent over HTTPS to the Free E Tools server only for the requested operation. Uploaded and generated files are temporary processing files, not permanent storage. No registration is required; avoid highly sensitive material when an online server workflow is inappropriate.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know before using Searchable PDF?
The visible image can look correct while its hidden text layer contains OCR mistakes; file size may increase.
Where is my input processed?
The input is sent over HTTPS to the Free E Tools server only for the requested operation. Uploaded and generated files are temporary processing files, not permanent storage. No registration is required; avoid highly sensitive material when an online server workflow is inappropriate.