Run OCR on scanned PDFs to recognize and edit text, free. Advanced Tesseract OCR runs locally in your browser — completely private.
OCR PDF is part of ToolsPilot — a free online toolkit for PDFs, images, audio and video. No signup, no watermark and no software to install. Your file is processed entirely in your browser, so it never leaves your device.
How to use OCR PDF
Open the OCR PDF tool and add your file — drag and drop it, or click to browse from your device.
Choose any options you need, then run it — ToolsPilot processes your file in just a few seconds.
Download your result instantly. No account, no email and no watermark — ever.
Frequently asked questions
Is OCR PDF free to use?
Yes. OCR PDF on ToolsPilot is 100% free with no account, no watermark and no daily limits for everyday use.
Are my files private and secure?
OCR PDF runs entirely in your browser, so your file never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded to any server.
Do I need to install any software?
No. OCR PDF works online in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS — there is nothing to download or install.