PDF OCR: Make PDFs searchable
Make scanned images and PDFs searchable. Drop your file below, and our optical character recognition (OCR) tool will make text readable and searchable. Free online tool.
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How to OCR files online
Follow these simple steps to OCR your PDF’s and images online:
- 1
Upload
Drop your file into the dropzone above or click the 'Upload' button.
- 2
Confirm OCR
Sign-in and click ‘Confirm’ to begin OCR and wait for it to complete.
- 3
Your text is now selectable
Flattened text from your image will now be selectable.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lumin free to use?
Lots of our tools are free. You can draw on PDFs, comment on them, add text, signatures and images; all the basics are covered.
Our paid plans expand your toolkit: you can edit PDF text, redact information, create fillable fields and much more. Discover our plans to learn which one is the right fit for you.
How do I use Lumin?
The Lumin app works on your browser, or you can download our desktop app and keep Lumin handy on your computer. We’ve also got a mobile and tablet app which includes Lumin’s most popular features.
What is OCR text recognition?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology converts scanned documents, images, and PDFs into searchable, editable text. Our online OCR tool automatically identifies and extracts text from your files, making them fully searchable and editable.
What file types can I process with OCR online?
Our OCR text recognition supports multiple file formats:
– PDFs (scanned or image-based)
– Images (JPG, PNG, TIFF)
– Scanned documents
– Screenshots
– Photos of documents
How do I use the OCR online tool?
Our OCR tool works best on our app:
1. Upload your file
2. Choose OCR settings
3. Process the document
4. Download your searchable, editable file
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