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Make Scanned PDFs Searchable (OCR)

Add an invisible text layer to scanned PDFs so you can search, select and copy text. The look and page layout stay exactly the same.

Drop your file here

or choose from your device

PDF Files are only sent when you start the job.

Start the job

  • 10.0 MB per file
  • Up to 1 files
  • 20 pages
  • Kept for 60 minutes

Uploaded files are stored temporarily and removed when they expire. An accepted job keeps running even if you close the page.

Good to know
The result depends on the source document and the settings you choose.

3 easy steps

How to use Make PDF Searchable (OCR)

No software to install, just a few steps in your browser.

  1. 1

    Choose your file

    Choose your scanned PDF (up to 20 pages).

  2. 2

    Start the job

    The engine reads each page and writes an invisible, selectable text layer over it.

  3. 3

    Download

    Download your PDF that now supports search and copy.

Why DoctorConverter?

Free, no sign-up, and your files are only kept temporarily.

Layout preserved

Only an invisible text layer is added; the image and page layout are unchanged.

Free, no install

No software to download and no account to create. It runs in any browser.

Private by default

Encrypted transfer, session-only access and automatic deletion when files expire.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Make PDF Searchable (OCR).

Does the page look different?

No. The added text layer is invisible; the page looks exactly the same.

Which languages are supported?

English, Turkish or both together.

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SECURITY & ARCHITECTURE

Why DoctorConverter? Privacy and Performance Standards.

Isolated RAM Processing

Files are processed in an isolated sandbox environment without persistent storage and never shared with AI models.

Native Open-Source Engines

Powered by industry-standard QPDF, PyMuPDF, LibreOffice Impress and Tesseract OCR.

Instant Disposal & Zero Traces

Delete files immediately with one click after processing, or rely on automatic session cleanup.

Your Files Belong Strictly to You

DoctorConverter protects all data transfers with end-to-end TLS encryption. No document archives are kept on our infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DoctorConverter really free?

Yes. PDF conversion, merging, compression and all everyday document operations are 100% free with no sign-up.

Where do my files go and when are they deleted?

Your files are transmitted securely over TLS into memory. You can click "Delete files" anytime to erase them instantly, and the system automatically purges temporary data.

Does PDF to Word or Excel preserve the original layout?

Text-based PDFs are reconstructed into clean Word and Excel documents with typography, tables and columns preserved.

Which file formats are supported?

PDF, DOCX (Word), PPTX (PowerPoint), XLSX (Excel), JPG and PNG. Password-protected PDFs can be unlocked using our Unlock PDF tool.