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OCR a scanned PDF

Recognises the text in a scan and hands back both the plain text and a searchable copy of the original. The recognition engine runs here, on your machine.

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What OCR PDF does

OCR PDF is a browser-based Filozy tool built for this task: Make a scan searchable. Small jobs stay on your machine. It runs on this device, creates a separate result, and does not require an account or document upload.

Use OCR PDF to choose a scanned PDF, recognize page text and optionally create a searchable copy. The OCR engine is downloaded only when requested and processes small jobs locally; recognition quality still depends on the scan. Filozy starts the document engine only after you choose a file, performs the work inside this tab, and creates a new result for you to save. Your selected document, its filename, and its contents are not sent to Filozy.

How to ocr pdf in your browser

  1. Choose a scanned PDFSelect a scanned PDF from the dropzone. Filozy reads it locally and shows the relevant preview or controls before changing anything.
  2. Review the settingsUse the page preview and available options to decide exactly how ocr pdf should handle this document.
  3. Create and check the resultRun the tool, review the reported page count, size, or notes, then save the newly created file while keeping the original.

Before you start

  • Determine whether the document has a text layer or is an image-only scan.
  • Keep the original available while checking extracted text, differences, fields, or metadata.
  • Treat uncertain recognition and layout results as items to verify rather than final facts.

Limits worth knowing

  • OCR accuracy depends on language, resolution, contrast, page angle, handwriting, and scan quality. Important text must be checked against the page.

Frequently asked questions

What is OCR PDF used for?

OCR PDF is a browser-based Filozy tool built for this task: Make a scan searchable. Small jobs stay on your machine. It runs on this device, creates a separate result, and does not require an account or document upload.

Can I use OCR PDF on a phone or tablet?

Yes. OCR PDF works in a current mobile browser. Complex PDFs can need more memory, so keep the tab open, avoid switching apps during processing, and inspect the result before closing the page.

Does OCR PDF upload my file?

No. The selected file is opened and processed by code running in this browser tab. Document bytes and filenames are not sent to Filozy.

Will this change my original file?

No. Browsers cannot silently overwrite the file you selected. Filozy creates a separate result for you to save or pass to another local tool.

What should I check after using OCR PDF?

Check the visible preview and the result summary. The OCR engine is downloaded only when requested and processes small jobs locally; recognition quality still depends on the scan. Keep the original until the new output has been opened and verified.

Do I need an account or subscription?

No account is required for this browser-side tool. It runs on the device and does not use a document-upload allowance or daily server quota.