PrivConvert

Image tool

OCR to Searchable PDF

Create a PDF with image content and OCR text overlay.

Add your input

Your file stays in this browser.

Settings

Good to know1 file · 25 MB max
Upload a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP fileResult: PDF file
  • Search text is generated by OCR text boxes and is useful for quick indexing.
  • Complex layout PDFs may need manual text-fix in dedicated tools.

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How it works

How to use OCR to Searchable PDF online

  1. Choose the file or files requested by the tool.
  2. Adjust any available settings for the output you want.
  3. Run the tool in your browser and download the finished result.

Overview

OCR to Searchable PDF for private browser work

Create a PDF with image content and OCR text overlay. This page keeps the input, output, browser requirements, and practical limits visible before you run the tool, so you can choose the right workflow for the file.

Input

Upload a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP file

Output

PDF file

Limits

1 file · 25 MB max

Best for

OCR to Searchable PDF use cases

  • Turn upload a jpg, png, webp, gif, or bmp file into pdf file without creating an account.
  • Run a quick ocr to searchable pdf job before sharing, archiving, or publishing a file.
  • Check the 1 file · 25 mb max guidance before using larger or unusual inputs.

Processing

What happens in your browser

PrivConvert uses Tesseract.js, TextDetector API (fallback), Canvas preprocessing, and pdf-lib for this workflow. 2 adjustable settings. This tool checks for offscreen canvas support before running

Search text is generated by OCR text boxes and is useful for quick indexing.

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FAQ

OCR to Searchable PDF questions

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Is OCR to Searchable PDF free to use?

Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser and does not require an account.

Are my files private?

PrivConvert is designed for local-first processing. Files are handled in your browser when supported and are not uploaded for account-based storage.

Why might a file fail to process?

Search text is generated by OCR text boxes and is useful for quick indexing.