How long are files kept?
Jobs expire automatically after the configured retention window. The default project setup uses 2 hours.
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OCR PDF
Turn scans and image-based PDFs into searchable text PDFs.
Input: .pdf, .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .webp, .tif, .tiff
Output: PDF
Single file
OCR quality depends heavily on scan clarity, skew, and language packs installed in the runtime.
Supported flow
Built for urgent one-off conversions.
Runs Tesseract OCR to add a searchable text layer while preserving the original page look.
- No signup or login gates
- Background processing with status polling
- Short-lived file retention and direct download delivery
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FAQ
What users need to know for ocr pdf.
Do I need an account?
No. The app tracks only a temporary browser session cookie so you can refresh and still download the result.
Will every file convert perfectly?
Simple files are reliable. Complex layouts, scans, forms, or macros can still need manual cleanup after conversion.