OCR: recognise the text in a scanned PDF
Turn a scan or a photo of a document into text: get a PDF you can search, select and copy from, or a plain text file.
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🔒 Processed on your device, never uploaded
∞ Unlimited: no limit on file size or number of files
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How can I make a scanned PDF searchable and copy its text?
In Lunyce, add your scanned PDF or photos, choose the document language and the output you want, then download a searchable PDF or a text file. Text recognition (Tesseract) runs in your browser, slower than a server but completely private: your scans are never uploaded. It is free, with no account and no size limit.
How to
- Add your scanned PDF or your photos.
- Choose the document language and the result you want.
- Start, then download the searchable PDF or the text.
Frequently asked questions
Are my documents uploaded for recognition?
No. Text recognition (Tesseract) runs in your browser: your scans never leave your device. It is slower than a server, but completely private.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Processing happens entirely in your browser, on your device. No file is uploaded or stored. You can check: once the page has loaded, disconnect from the internet and the tool still works.
Is there a file size or number limit?
No. Since nothing goes through our servers, there is no quota. The only limit is your device's memory: a computer handles very large files more easily than a phone.
Is it really free?
Yes. No sign-up, no watermark added to your documents and no usage limit.