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Scan & OCR

Searchable PDF

Produce a PDF/A-style searchable archive copy.

Options

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Switches

Add a file to begin.

How it works

  1. 1Upload your file — drag it in or pick it from your device.
  2. 2Choose the options you need; defaults work for most files.
  3. 3Press Process and watch the progress in real time.
  4. 4Download the result. Anonymous files are deleted shortly after.

What this tool does

  • Accepts: .pdf · one file at a time
  • Produces: pdf
  • Runs on: the ocr worker, in an isolated process with a 15-minute ceiling
  • Account: required, because the result is stored in your workspace
  • API: available as toolSlug: "searchable-pdf"

Questions

How is this different from plain OCR?

It also normalises the file for archiving: fonts embedded, colour spaces declared, structure validated.

Is the output really PDF/A?

It is written to the PDF/A-2b profile and validated. Where a source file cannot be made conformant, the tool says so instead of claiming success.

Security note

Files are checked to be what they claim (by content, not extension), processed in a sandboxed worker with no network, and deleted on the schedule your plan sets. We do not run antivirus and do not claim to — please do not upload files you do not trust. Read the security page.