Local, private conversion

Convert a scanned PDF to a searchable PDF

Run OCR on scanned pages locally and download a searchable PDF without uploading the document.

Stays in your browser Adjust before saving PDF Studio included

Drop one or more files here or choose from your device One file opens the detailed view; several create a private batch. Processed on this device

Common source formats

AVIFBMPCSVDOCXGIFHTMLICOJPG

How to convert PDF to Searchable PDF

Make scanned PDFs searchable using local OCR in your browser. ConvertRS creates a rasterized searchable PDF copy, and OCR accuracy depends on scan quality and text clarity.

Steps

Drop or choose your PDF file.
Confirm Searchable PDF as the result format.
Preview the result when available, then download the converted file.

Best for

Viewing and sharing fixed-layout documents.
Searching scanned PDFs after local OCR.
Private browser-based conversion without an upload step.

What changes

Pages are rasterized before searchable OCR text is added.
OCR accuracy depends on scan quality and text clarity.
Encrypted PDFs are not supported.

Is the searchable PDF still private?

Yes. OCR runs locally in your browser for supported files, so the PDF stays on your device.

What is OCR?

OCR means optical character recognition. It tries to read text from scanned pages so the PDF can be searched or copied.

Does OCR work on handwriting?

OCR works best on clear printed text. Handwriting, skewed scans, low contrast, and blurry pages may produce poor results.

Why can OCR be slow?

OCR is doing image analysis on your device. Large PDFs, many pages, or low-powered devices can take longer.