OCR PDF
Turn scanned PDFs into searchable, selectable documents with OCR — 100% on your device, nothing is uploaded. English and French supported.
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Add your file
Add a scanned PDF, pick the document language, and download a searchable PDF (or plain text). Recognition runs entirely in your browser — the first run downloads the language data (a few MB), then everything happens offline.
Choose your options
Pick the settings you need — it's instant and private.
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A short ad, then your file is ready. Free, forever.
Your files never leave your browser
Unlike most online tools, veryfreePDF processes everything locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded, stored or read by anyone — your documents stay private.
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Frequently asked questions
Which languages are recognised?
English and French, separately or together. Picking the right language noticeably improves accuracy on accented text.
Does the page still look the same after OCR?
Yes. Your page is kept exactly as it is and an invisible text layer is added underneath, which is what makes it searchable and selectable.
Is it really free?
Yes. OCR PDF is 100% free with no account, no watermark and no file limit. A short ad supports the service when you download.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser — your documents never leave your device, which keeps them private.