What This Tool Does
Upload a scanned PDF, choose the OCR language, and MV Tools runs OCRmyPDF on the server. The output is a searchable PDF with an OCR text layer plus a separate TXT download.
MV ToolsPDF OCR tool
Scanned PDF OCR Online
Turn a scanned PDF into a searchable PDF and download the recognized text as a TXT file.
Scanned PDF OCR for Searchable PDFs and Text
Add OCR to scanned PDF files online, create a searchable PDF, and download the recognized text as a TXT file.
Common Use Cases
- Making scanned PDFs searchable and easier to copy from
- Extracting text from scanned contracts, forms, reports, invoices, or archive documents
- Preparing OCR text for review, indexing, translation, or document workflows
How Data Is Handled
Uploaded PDFs, searchable PDF outputs, and extracted text files are processed temporarily on the server and are cleaned up automatically after the retention window.
FAQ
What is a searchable PDF?
A searchable PDF keeps the page image and adds a hidden OCR text layer so text can be selected, copied, and searched.
Does this work on already searchable PDFs?
The tool is intended for scanned PDFs. OCRmyPDF skips pages that already contain text.
Are uploaded PDFs stored permanently?
No. Uploaded PDFs, OCR PDFs, and TXT outputs are temporary and are automatically cleaned up.