ToolKitSpherePDF OCR
Files never leave your browserRecognize scanned/image text and make it selectable, page by page.
Best for image-based/scanned PDFs · up to 100.0 MB · or press Ctrl+V to paste
Upload a scanned PDF to extract text via OCR
Recognize scanned/image text and make it selectable, page by page.
Best for image-based/scanned PDFs · up to 100.0 MB · or press Ctrl+V to paste
Upload a scanned PDF to extract text via OCR
Combine multiple PDFs into one file, in the order you choose.
Pull specific pages or ranges out of a PDF into separate files.
Shrink PDF file size with Low/Medium/High presets and see real savings.
Add text, shapes, and freehand marks directly on rendered PDF pages.
Password-protect a PDF with real RC4-128 encryption.
Run optical character recognition on a scanned PDF to extract its text. OCR runs page-by-page in a Web Worker so the browser doesn't freeze, with a progress indicator — expect it to take longer on large or high-resolution scans.
No. All operations for PDF OCR take place locally in your web browser. No files are uploaded to our servers.
Yes, PDF OCR is 100% free with unlimited usage and no hidden fees or account registration.
Yes! You can use PDF OCR on smartphone and tablet browsers without installing any mobile app.