What OCR PDF does
Recognize text in scanned PDF pages and create a searchable document. Make image-based scans easier to search, review, copy, and archive. PDFVora keeps the processing controls and result review in one workflow so you can confirm the output before using it.
How to use OCR PDF
- Upload a scanned or image-based PDF.
- Choose the pages and text-recognition settings available for the document.
- Run OCR and review names, dates, numbers, accents, columns, and tables.
- Download the searchable PDF only after checking recognition accuracy.
When this PDF tool is useful
- Make scanned documents searchable.
- Add a text layer for selection, copying, and review.
- Improve archive discovery and document indexing.
- Prepare scans for later editing or accessibility workflows.
Document safety and final review
OCR is an automated interpretation and can misread low-resolution scans, handwriting, unusual fonts, multiple columns, or unsupported languages. Compare important text with the original page and never rely on OCR alone for legal or financial accuracy.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of PDF needs OCR?
OCR is useful when pages are images and the text cannot be selected or searched.
Will OCR change the page image?
The workflow aims to preserve the visible page while adding recognized text or a searchable output.
Is OCR always accurate?
No. Accuracy depends on scan quality, language, rotation, contrast, fonts, and layout.
Can OCR read handwriting?
Handwriting recognition may be limited. Carefully verify any handwritten or stylized content.