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OCR PDF

Run optical character recognition on scanned PDFs to recover the text inside.

Drop your files here

or click to browse — processed privately in your browser

OCR runs in your browser (ENG). Larger files may take a minute.

Why use this OCR PDF tool?

Fast

Most conversions finish in seconds, even for large files.

Private

Files are processed in your browser whenever possible.

Unlimited

No daily caps, no watermarks, no account needed.

How to use OCR PDF

  1. 1

    Upload your file by drag-and-drop or click to browse.

  2. 2

    Let The Flow Converter process your ocr pdf request — it only takes seconds.

  3. 3

    Download the result — no signup, no watermark, ever.

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OCR PDF — FAQ

Is OCR PDF really free?+

Yes — OCR PDF is 100% free on The Flow Converter. No signup, no credit card, no daily limits and no watermarks added to your output.

Is it safe to use OCR PDF online?+

Absolutely. Files are processed in your browser whenever possible. When server processing is needed, uploads are encrypted in transit and automatically deleted shortly after conversion.

How long does OCR PDF take?+

Most files finish in just a few seconds. Larger documents (50+ pages) may take up to a minute depending on your connection.

Does OCR PDF work on mobile?+

Yes — every tool on The Flow Converter works on phones, tablets, Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebook. All you need is a modern web browser.

Do I need to install anything to use OCR PDF?+

No installation required. Run optical character recognition on scanned PDFs to recover the text inside.