OCR PDF

Turn scanned PDFs into searchable, selectable text using OCR. Then use PDF to Word for editing.

Output filename

OCR creates a searchable PDF (text layer). Layout is preserved as best as possible.

Tip: After OCR, re-upload the output to “PDF to Word” to create an editable .docx.

When you need OCR

If your PDF is a scan (like a photo of a page), tools like PDF to Word may produce a blank document. OCR fixes that by detecting the text first.

Good to know

  • Best results come from clear scans (straight, high contrast).
  • Handwriting may not convert perfectly.