PDF OCR

Extract text from scanned PDF pages.

Extract text from scanned PDF pages.

Extract text from scanned PDF documents and make pages selectable. Runs in your browser without uploading files to any server.

How to Use PDF OCR

  1. Select or drag and drop your file(s) into the PDF OCR workspace.
  2. Adjust the custom parameters, formats, or options to your requirements.
  3. Preview the processed output in real time and download the result instantly to your device.

Key Capabilities & Features

  • 100% Client-Side Processing: Your data never leaves your computer or mobile device.
  • Fast & Instant: Powered by modern WebAssembly and HTML5 browser APIs without upload delays.
  • No Signups & No Watermarks: Completely free and unlimited for personal and professional use.

Privacy & Security Guarantee

At Toolbo, privacy is built directly into the software architecture. PDF OCR processes all inputs directly in client-side browser memory. There is no server upload, no remote file caching, and zero tracking of your document or media contents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool upload my sensitive PDF to any cloud server?
No. All page rendering, text recognition, and PDF rebuilding happen 100% client-side in your web browser.
How does it create a searchable PDF?
It renders each page, detects words with optical character recognition, and embeds an invisible selectable text layer accurately aligned over the original page images.
Can I copy and search text with Ctrl+F in the downloaded PDF?
Yes. The resulting PDF includes genuine text objects that can be searched, highlighted, and copied in any standard PDF reader.

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