Searchable text
Add an OCR-derived layer to scanned pages.
PDF TOOLS
Keep the scan. Add a searchable text layer.
Create searchable scanned documents while retaining the original page appearance.
◉ OCR · Searchable PDF✓ Independent desktop tool
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SCANNED PAGEOCR TEXT LAYERSEARCHABLE PDF
DOCUMENT
OCR LAYERText layerSearchableSelectable
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BUILT AROUND YOUR WORKFLOW
What this tool is designed to do
For teams archiving scans that should remain visually faithful and searchable.
Visual preservation
Keep the scan as the visible document surface.
Document workflows
Designed for indexing, retrieval and long-term file access.
A SIMPLER PROCESS
From input to output
Choose the tool you need, complete your task, and keep your workflow focused.
- 01
Select scanned PDFs or images
- 02
Run OCR and review output options
- 03
Save a searchable PDF
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
These notes describe the intended workflow; published release notes are authoritative.
Will the PDF look different?
The intended dual-layer workflow preserves the visible scan and adds a searchable text layer. Actual fidelity must be checked for each document.
Does OCR recognize every character?
No. Accuracy depends on scan quality, language, rotation and layout. Important documents require review.
IN PRACTICE
Where this tool fits into your workflow
A scanned document can be visually faithful but difficult to search, copy from or index. Searchable PDF is intended to retain the visible scan while adding an OCR-derived text layer for finding content later.
Real-world use cases
Search historical scans
Make scanned contracts, letters and project records easier to locate by names, reference numbers or familiar phrases.
Improve archive retrieval
Prepare searchable copies for a document collection where the original page appearance still matters.
Copy text for reference
Use recognized text to find or reference passages without recreating the document as a fully editable page.
Before you process your files
OCR is not a guarantee
Small text, skewed pages, stamps, handwriting and complex tables can cause recognition mistakes. Always verify important names, amounts and clauses against the visible scan.
Preservation and signatures
Adding a text layer changes the PDF file. Keep originals and do not modify digitally signed or legally sensitive copies without checking signature and retention requirements.
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