Choose your scanned PDF
Select a PDF up to 100 MB whose text you want to make searchable.
PDF-OCR
OCR PDF Online
Make scanned PDFs searchable with Adobe PDF Services optical character recognition. Cloud processing is always disclosed before upload.
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THREE EASY STEPS
How to use · OCR PDF
Confirm Adobe processing
Your file is sent securely to Adobe PDF Services only after you agree.
Download
Save the searchable PDF from a short-lived private link.
BUILT FOR PEACE OF MIND
Simple on the surface. Thoughtful underneath.
Explicit provider consent
We identify the third-party provider and ask before your file leaves the device.
Short-lived files
Private cloud files are scheduled for deletion after one hour.
ABOUT THIS TOOL
Frequently asked
Where is my file processed?+
After you consent, AnyFileTool sends this file to Adobe PDF Services to perform the conversion.
How long is my file stored?+
Input and output files are scheduled for deletion from AnyFileTool storage after one hour. Provider-side handling is governed by the named provider's service terms.
Do I need an account?+
Yes. Cloud conversion requires sign-in and credits; failed jobs are refunded automatically.