Benefits
- Add a searchable text layer to scanned PDFs.
- Orientation and deskew can be improved automatically.
- The result stays usable as PDF and is validated before delivery.
V8Chat Convert
OCR PDF
Run OCR on scanned PDF pages and create a searchable PDF with automatic or freely selectable language recognition.
No login requiredMulti-file & reorderTemporary processing
Upload documents
Drop files here or choose them. Multi-file tools let you reorder them afterwards.
Choose files Supported: PDF Up to 1 files · 100 MB each · 250 MB total limit
🔒 Secure transfer · automatic deletion · unlocked results available for 72 h
OCR language
Document preview
OCR PDF
Target format: PDF
PDF
The preview appears here after upload.
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How it works
OCR PDF
Run OCR on scanned PDF pages and create a searchable PDF with automatic or freely selectable language recognition.
Typical use cases
- Make a scanned contract searchable
- Prepare archive scans for search and copy/paste
- Recognize a scan before Word or AI processing
In three steps
- 1Choose file
Securely upload the file for “OCR PDF”.
- 2Review options
Choose the required settings and review the preview.
- 3Export
Create the result and download it after unlock.
Supported formats
Input: PDF
Output: PDF
Privacy & retention
Files are transferred securely, processed only temporarily for the Convert job and automatically deleted after the configured retention period.
Questions about this tool
Can I use OCR PDF without installing software?
Yes. V8Chat Convert runs in the browser while files are processed temporarily on the server.
Does my original file remain unchanged?
Yes. Editing operations are stored non-destructively in an operations manifest.
OCR PDFStart above without installing software.
Continue in V8Chat
Open V8Chat to store files centrally, chat with them and use your credits. Quick conversion remains available without login.
FAQ
Can I upload multiple files?
Yes, when the selected tool supports multiple inputs. You can reorder them before processing.
Do my original files stay unchanged?
Yes. Your original files are not overwritten.
Can I start without logging in?
Yes. You can start directly in your browser.