SCALEBAR PDF TOOLS — Make a Scanned PDF Searchable with OCR, Single File or Batch, Free and Browser-Based

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Make a PDF searchable (OCR)

Run OCR on a scanned PDF so its text becomes selectable, searchable and copyable, while the original page images stay exactly as they look.

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About OCR PDF

OCR PDF by Scalebar is a browser-based tool that converts scanned PDFs into searchable documents by recognizing the text while preserving the original page appearance. The resulting PDF looks identical to the scanned version, but its text becomes selectable, searchable and copyable. Process single files or batches entirely in your browser, so your documents remain private.

Common uses

  • Making scanned contracts searchable and easier to navigate

  • Copying text from scanned reports, books or manuals

  • Enabling keyword search within archived PDF collections

  • Preparing scanned documents for indexing and document management systems

  • Converting scanned architectural drawings into searchable PDFs

  • Improving accessibility by adding searchable text to scanned documents