OCR PDF Creator
FreeTurn image files into searchable PDFs using optical character recognition
Drop an image here or click to browse
Extract text with OCR PDF Creator — runs in your browser, free & private.
About OCR PDF Creator
A scanned document saved as an image looks fine, but it is effectively a picture, so you cannot search it, select a phrase, or copy a line. That makes archiving contracts, forms, or old papers frustrating when you later need to find a name or clause inside them.
OCR PDF Creator solves this by running optical character recognition over your image and building a searchable PDF, where an invisible text layer sits behind the original picture. The page still looks identical, but now you can search and copy the text inside it. The tool is free, works in your browser with no signup or watermark, and only uses your file to create the searchable PDF.
Common uses
- Turn scanned receipts or contracts into searchable PDFs
- Make image-based document archives findable by keyword
- Create copy-ready PDFs from photographed paperwork
- Build a searchable record from old printed pages
- Prepare scanned forms so text can be selected later
How to use
- 1
Upload your file
Click the upload area or drag & drop your file. Supports *. Up to 50 MB.
- 2
Click "Process — OCR PDF Creator"
Click the process button. Your file is converted instantly on our secure servers.
- 3
Download your result
Preview and download your converted file. No watermarks, no quality loss, no expiry.
Why ToolHub?
- 100% Free — no account needed
- Works in your browser — no software required
- Instant results
- Secure and private
- No data stored
- Simple to use
FAQ
Does the PDF still look like my original image?
Yes. The page keeps its original appearance and the recognized text is added as an invisible layer behind it, so search and copy work without changing how it looks.
Can I search inside the resulting PDF?
Yes, you can search and select text in any standard PDF reader once the OCR layer is added.
Which input images work best?
Clear, straight, high-resolution scans of printed text give the most reliable searchable layer.
Can I use OCR PDF Creator on mobile?
Yes — ToolHub is fully responsive and works on iPhone, Android, tablets and all modern browsers. No app install needed.