OCR PDF (make scanned PDF searchable)
Turn scanned PDFs into searchable, copyable PDFs — English, Hindi and Gujarati. The pages look exactly the same.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a scanned PDF searchable?
Drop the scanned PDF here and press Make searchable. An invisible text layer is added on top of each page, so you can search with Ctrl+F, select and copy text — and the pages still look exactly like the scan.
Does it read Hindi and Gujarati?
Yes. Pick Hindi, Gujarati, or English + Hindi / English + Gujarati for mixed documents such as Aadhaar letters, bills and forms. Printed text works best; handwriting is not reliable.
Is my bank statement uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDF is read and OCR-processed inside your browser. Only the language files are downloaded once from this site.
Is OCR PDF (make scanned PDF searchable) free?
Yes. OCR PDF (make scanned PDF searchable) is free to use. You get 3 free conversions a day without an account, and unlimited use when you sign in with Google.
Are my files uploaded?
No. The conversion runs inside your browser, so your files stay on your device and are never sent to our servers.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. PixKaro works in Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac.