PDF Image to Text — Free OCR for Scanned PDFs 2026

Use our free online PDF tool to process PDF files instantly — no upload to any server, no sign-up required. FixFlowHub processes your PDF files entirely in your browser using WebAssembly, ensuring complete privacy. Simply drag and drop your PDF, apply the operation, and download the result in seconds. Works with any PDF, including scanned documents. No file size limits displayed, no watermarks added, and no daily usage caps. Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android. Completely free to use as many times as you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I select text in my PDF?

Your PDF is a scanned document — the pages are images, not selectable text. OCR converts the image into machine-readable text.

How do I make a scanned PDF searchable?

Run it through our OCR tool to extract the text layer. Most PDF editors can then add this text layer back to create a searchable PDF.

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