# OCR scanned PDF online free

> OCR a scanned PDF online free. Add a searchable text layer in your browser with Tesseract — no upload, no account.

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Last updated: 2026-10-26

## Answer

Scanned PDFs are pictures of pages until OCR adds text. Use the tool below — free, no account, processing stays on your device. Pick the page language for better accuracy.

## Limits

- Handwriting is unreliable; printed text works best.
- Phone photos of pages may need straighten/crop first.
- First-run language packs download once.

## FAQ

### Is OCR scanned PDF free with no upload?

Yes on this site — Tesseract runs in your browser.

### How long does OCR take?

Depends on page count and your device; phones are slower than desktops.

### Can I convert the OCR result to Word?

After OCR, open PDF to Word for an editable .docx export.

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