Guide Aug 23, 2026

Make a scanned PDF searchable with OCR

People searching for “make pdf searchable” can use this PdfPeaks guide.

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Make PDF Searchable

People searching for “make pdf searchable” usually need Make PDF Searchable. This guide maps that search to a free browser tool.

If you cannot select text in a PDF, it is probably a scan. OCR recognizes the letters and writes a hidden text layer so you can search and copy.

What this covers

Explain when a PDF is image-only, how OCR adds a text layer, and link to Make PDF Searchable. Cover privacy, accuracy, and a short FAQ.

Open Make PDF Searchable.
Upload the file (or photo) from your device. Processing stays on a short-lived server path.
Download the result and delete the original from shared folders if it contains personal data.