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Make a PDF Searchable — Free OCR Text Layer
Scanned PDFs are just pictures of text — you can't search or copy anything. PDFZippy reads every page with OCR and adds an invisible text layer: the pages look identical, but now you can find, select and copy text. Free, private, in your browser.
How to use make a pdf searchable
Open your scanned PDF in the Searchable PDF tool.
Pick the document language and click “Make Searchable”.
The OCR engine reads every page (first run downloads it once, ~17 MB).
Download your searchable PDF — try Ctrl+F on any word.
Why use PDFZippy for this
Invisible text layer — pages look pixel-identical
Search (Ctrl+F), select and copy text from scans
Runs 100% in your browser — nothing uploaded
Free, no watermarks, no signup
Works on multi-page scanned documents
Tips for best results
Clear, straight scans give the best OCR accuracy.
If a scan is crooked or blurry, accuracy drops — rescan if you can.
Handwriting is hit-or-miss; printed text works best.
Large documents take a few minutes — keep the tab open.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a scanned PDF searchable?
Open it in Searchable PDF and click “Make Searchable”. OCR reads each page and embeds an invisible text layer, so the PDF looks the same but text becomes selectable and searchable.
Will the pages look different?
No. The text layer is invisible — the pages look pixel-identical to the original scan.
Can I copy text from the result?
Yes. Select any text with your mouse and copy it, just like a normal PDF.
Which languages are supported?
English currently. The OCR engine downloads once (~17 MB) and then works offline in your browser.
How accurate is the OCR?
Very good on clean printed scans. Blurry, skewed or handwritten pages will have more errors.
Is my document uploaded anywhere?
No. OCR runs entirely on your device — your document never leaves your browser.