OCR a PDF and make it searchable

Turn a scanned PDF into a searchable one. PDFLoom recognizes the text on each page and adds a text layer, running entirely on your device.

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Searchable PDF conversion

After OCR you can search, select and copy the text in a scan.

Choose the language

Pick the language of the document for better recognition.

Private OCR

Recognition runs locally, so a scanned contract or ID never leaves your device.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a scanned PDF searchable?

Open it in PDFLoom, choose Make searchable (OCR), pick the language, and run it.

Is the OCR accurate?

Quality depends on scan clarity. Check important numbers and names after recognition.