About The Image to Searchable PDF

Image to Searchable PDF turns one or more image files into a PDF that keeps the original page appearance and adds an OCR text layer for search and copy.

The OCR and PDF creation run locally in your browser after the required libraries load. The selected images remain unchanged.

How to Create Searchable PDFs from Images Online

1. Choose one or more image files.
2. Open more options if you need the OCR language selector.
3. Build the searchable PDF and wait while each image is processed.
4. Download the PDF and test search/copy on a few pages.

Choosing Options Correctly

OCR language:
Use English for most printed English scans. English + OSD can help with orientation/script detection but may take longer.

Image quality:
Use straight, high-contrast scans or photos. Blur, glare, shadows, and low resolution reduce text-layer quality.

Common Use Cases

• Creating searchable PDFs from scanned pages, receipts, forms, or letters.
• Archiving image-based documents so they are easier to retrieve.
• Combining multiple scanned image pages into one searchable PDF.

Quick FAQ

Will my original files be changed?
No. The searchable PDF is created as a new file.

Are images uploaded?
No. OCR and PDF generation are designed to run in the browser.

Will OCR be perfect?
No. Accuracy depends on image quality, language, contrast, skew, and the complexity of the page.

Can I use it for multiple languages?
Use the language options available on the page. Mixed-language documents may need manual review.