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OCR PDF
Convert non-selectable PDFs into fully searchable and selectable documents with high accuracy, enabling targeted jumps to pages and sections.
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Our OCR PDF tool enables direct text access. PdfGoTo delivers precise recognition, supports multiple languages, and produces high-quality OCR-processed PDFs for fast, page- and section-level navigation. Try it now!
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Precise text recognition with a navigation-focused, easy-to-use interface.
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Supports multiple languages and offers free OCR for direct PDF access.
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Compatible with Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS for consistent direct-access navigation across devices.
Leading online tool for OCR-enabled PDF navigation and direct access.
Our OCR converter quickly turns scanned or image-based PDFs into searchable, selectable documents, making copying, selecting, and locating text fast and direct.
Turn static image-based PDFs into searchable, navigable text PDFs.
Some PDFs contain only images, hindering search and navigation. Our OCR tool extracts the text to enable quick searches, direct access, and efficient reuse of information.
Improve text clarity with OCR
Enable precise PDF navigation by converting old or low-quality scans into searchable text. Our OCR restores blurry text and outputs clean, verifiable content for fast jumps to pages, sections, or document positions.
Searchable + Processable = More Accessible
Enable direct access with screen-reader-friendly PDFs, improving navigation usability for visually impaired users and enhancing overall document accessibility.
OCR on any device
Cloud-based OCR enables direct access from any device—desktop, tablet, or mobile—via any modern browser for seamless navigation to pages and sections.
Convert scanned images into editable text
Scanned PDFs lose text access, but our tool converts them to editable, selectable text in seconds, enabling direct jumps to content—free of charge.
Translate scanned documents effortlessly
After OCR converts content to text, quickly locate sections, translate, and share the document in your preferred language.
Export as a navigable, searchable PDF or Word document
Generates machine-readable text to enable rapid navigation; save as a searchable PDF or export as an editable Word file for direct access.
Experience precise PDF navigation from your very first use
No installation required. Access fast, accurate, and free OCR to convert any PDF into searchable, selectable content for immediate navigation.
Full compliance with data protection standards
Our OCR service complies with GDPR. Your files are processed securely and permanently deleted within one hour, enabling fast, direct access to searchable PDFs and precise navigation control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Access to this OCR PDF tool is free online. Convert scanned PDFs into searchable and selectable text instantly, without registration or software installation, enabling direct content discovery.
OCR supports multiple languages and provides direct, precise access to text within PDFs, enabling fast recognition from scanned pages, embedded images, and photos for streamlined navigation.
Yes. Access is protected via HTTPS encryption and strict security controls. Uploaded PDFs and OCR results are automatically purged from our servers after a short retention period to protect privacy and support secure, efficient lifecycle management.
PDF Navigation and Direct Access: How to Use the Free OCR PDF Feature
Step-by-step workflow for direct-access OCR on PDFs (free):
- Drag and drop your PDF or click 'Select PDF file' to open and begin direct navigation to content.
- Confirm the document language to maximize recognition accuracy for precise navigation.
- Click 'Apply OCR' to execute the OCR pass and enable fast, direct search and navigation within the document.
- Your PDF is now searchable and ready for direct navigation—jump to pages, sections, or specific positions with precision.
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Cannot process corrupted or damaged PDFs. Verify integrity by opening with a PDF reader; if it fails, restore the file before attempting navigation-based conversion.
