Free scan & ocr tool
Add a searchable text layer to a scanned PDF.
OCR recognises words in a scanned page and adds an invisible text layer. The visible page stays the same, but search, selection and copy start working. The recognition runs in the SimplyPDF processing service, not in the browser.
No watermark· No account needed for tools
This tool
Open OCR
Make scans searchable and copyable without changing how the page looks.
Private by default
Browser tools run on your device. Heavy conversion and OCR only use the service when you choose them.
01 / HOW IT WORKS
Three steps. No setup.
Make scans searchable and copyable without changing how the page looks.
Open the scan tool
Add a scanned PDF or images of pages.
Run OCR
The processing service returns recognised word boxes.
Download the searchable PDF
The text layer is placed underneath the visible page image.
Private where it matters
Browser-based edits and conversions keep the file on your device. Server features are used only when you choose them.
A clean result
No watermarks, no forced sign-up and no lock-in. Download the PDF and keep working wherever you like.
One workspace
Edit, sign, scan, convert, merge and organise without jumping between ten different websites.
02 / QUESTIONS
Good to know.
Does OCR run in my browser?+
No. OCR runs in the processing service. The browser places the returned word boxes in the PDF.
What languages are supported?+
The service supports common Latin-script languages; check the language selector before running a large job.
Can I edit OCR text afterwards?+
Yes. Once the text layer exists, open the PDF in the editor and click a recognised line.
03 / KEEP GOING
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