PrivConvert

Image tool

OCR to Searchable PDF

Create a PDF with image content and OCR text overlay.

Input
Choose a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP file
Output
PDF file
Limits
1 file · 25 MB max · 16,000,000 pixels max

Processing runs on your device when supported. Network requests may load the app and supporting assets. Privacy details

Add your input

Your file stays in this browser.

Settings

Good to know1 file · 25 MB max · 16,000,000 pixels max
Choose 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 a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP file. The tool validates the published file type and size limits before the run.
  2. 2 adjustable settings. Review these settings before processing.
  3. Run the tool in your browser, review the result, and download the pdf file.

Overview

OCR to Searchable PDF with local-first browser processing

Create a PDF with image content and OCR text overlay. Review supported input, output format, settings, browser requirements, and practical limits before starting.

Input

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

Output

PDF file

Limits

1 file · 25 MB max · 16,000,000 pixels max

Best for

OCR to Searchable PDF use cases

  • Prepare the pdf file for sharing, archiving, or another file workflow.
  • Process the job in your browser without creating an account.
  • Check the published limits before processing larger or unusual inputs: 1 file · 25 mb max · 16,000,000 pixels max.

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

See how privacy works

Is OCR to Searchable PDF free to use?

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

Is processing local?

OCR to Searchable PDF uses Tesseract.js, TextDetector API (fallback), Canvas preprocessing, and pdf-lib in the browser. Selected input is processed on your device when the required browser features are available. Application, library, model, security, and limited analytics requests may use the network.

What limits should I know about?

1 file · 25 MB max · 16,000,000 pixels max. Search text is generated by OCR text boxes and is useful for quick indexing.