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Scanned PDF to Searchable PDF

Add an invisible text layer to scans. OCR a scanned PDF and overlay an invisible text layer so the document becomes searchable and selectable.

Your file never leaves your device — everything is processed locally in your browser.

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How to use Scanned PDF to Searchable PDF

  1. Drop your file into the upload box above (or click to browse).
  2. Adjust the options to your liking.
  3. Click the process button — everything runs instantly in your browser.
  4. Download your result. Your file was never uploaded anywhere.

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Part of 5 OCR Tools on fltools — all free, all on-device.