Make your scanned PDF searchable
with OCR.
or drop your files here
Max file size 100 MB
- No signup needed
- Private & encrypted
- 256-bit SSL
- AES-256 encrypted
- SOC 2 Type II
Recognize text in 3 easy steps
Upload your scanned PDF
Upload the scanned or image-only PDF you want to make searchable.
Run OCR
We recognize the text on every page and add it as a searchable layer.
Download or share
Download a searchable PDF you can select, copy, and search through.
One place for every PDF task
Every tool you need to edit, convert, sign, and manage your PDF documents.
From a flat scan to searchable text
OCR adds a real text layer over your scan, so you can select, copy, and search every word.
The OCR tool people
actually trust
Accurate recognition, a real text layer. Everything you need to make scanned PDFs searchable online.
Searchable text
Find anything fast
Search across the whole document and jump straight to the words you need.
Select and copy text
No more retyping
Highlight and copy text straight from the PDF instead of typing it out by hand.
Accurate recognition
Built on proven OCR
Crisp, reliable text recognition that holds up even on dense, multi-page scans.
Many languages
Not just English
Recognize text in a wide range of languages so your documents work wherever you do.
Private and secure
AES encrypted
Your files are encrypted in transit and processed securely. We never share your documents.
Works in your browser
Any device, no install
Run OCR on desktop, tablet, or phone, nothing to download or install.
Trusted every day,
by people like you
See what people are saying about making PDFs searchable with lumr.
TrustScore 4.6 · Based on 3,247 reviews
“I search scanned contracts in seconds now. lumr turns a flat scan into a real searchable PDF.”
Sarah M.
Paralegal
“Copying quotes from scanned papers used to mean retyping. Now I select the text straight from the PDF.”
James K.
Researcher
“Old scanned invoices were impossible to search. After OCR I can find any number instantly.”
Ana L.
Office Manager
We answer
your questions
Everything you need to know about making scanned PDFs searchable online.
OCR adds a hidden text layer over your scan, so you can select, copy, and search the text while the page still looks exactly the same.
OCR recognizes text in a wide range of languages. Cleaner, higher-resolution scans give the most accurate results.
Yes. Image-only PDFs from scanners or phone photos are exactly what this tool is built for. Results depend on the clarity of the scan.
Absolutely. Your files are encrypted with AES during transfer and processed securely. We follow GDPR best practices and never share your documents with third parties.
You can upload PDF files up to 100 MB. For most documents this is more than enough.
Security you can trust
Independently audited and compliant with the security and privacy standards your documents demand.
- SOC 2 Type II
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
- HIPAA
- eIDAS
- PCI DSS
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