OCR PDF
Make a scanned PDF searchable and selectable. The OCR engine and language model run entirely on your device.
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About this tool
OCR a Scanned PDF
Turn a scanned document into a searchable, selectable PDF using on-device OCR.
The text layer is added locally - your scanned documents are never uploaded to any server.
OCR PDF on iPhone
Use the ocr pdf tool directly in your iPhone browser - no app to install, no storage wasted.
Everything runs locally on your iPhone. Your files stay on your device at all times.
OCR PDF on Android
Use the ocr pdf tool directly in your Android browser - no app to install, no storage wasted.
Everything runs locally on your Android. Your files stay on your device at all times.
Frequently asked questions
What languages are supported?
Tesseract OCR supports 100+ languages. The most common (English, Spanish, French, German, etc.) are loaded by default.
Is it private?
Everything runs locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Because no data is uploaded to a cloud server, your files remain strictly private, and the entire process generates zero server carbon emissions, making it highly eco-friendly.
Does this work on iPhone?
Yes - KuroPDF works in any modern browser on iPhone. No app download required.
Does this work on Android?
Yes - KuroPDF works in any modern browser on Android. No app download required.
Does this work on Mac?
Yes - KuroPDF works in any modern browser on Mac. No app download required.
Does this work on Chromebook?
Yes - KuroPDF works in any modern browser on Chromebook. No app download required.
Does this work on iPad?
Yes - KuroPDF works in any modern browser on iPad. No app download required.
Does this work on Windows?
Yes - KuroPDF works in any modern browser on Windows. No app download required.
How do I OCR a scanned PDF?
Open the tool, drop your file, adjust any settings, and click the action button. The result downloads to your device instantly.
Do I need to create an account?
No - KuroPDF is completely free with no sign-up required.
Are my files uploaded?
Everything runs locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Because no data is uploaded to a cloud server, your files remain strictly private, and the entire process generates zero server carbon emissions, making it highly eco-friendly.