Make a Scanned Hebrew PDF Searchable
Upload a scanned PDF or document photo and download a PDF with text you can search and copy.
How it works
Upload a document
Choose a scanned PDF or document photo, one file at a time.
Start recognition
Click "Make Searchable".
Download and use
Open the downloaded PDF, search for words and copy recognized text.
Key Features
- Search in Hebrew. Find words and phrases in recognized text inside your PDF.
- Copy text. Select recognized text and copy it to another document.
- Document photos. Upload a JPG or PNG and download a searchable PDF.
- Hebrew, English and digits. Recognize Hebrew, English and digits in the same document, without choosing a language.
When you need a detail from a scanned document:
Find a clause for a customer reply, a name for a message or a number from a certificate. Open the downloaded PDF, search for the detail you need and copy the relevant recognized text.
What can you do with the downloaded PDF?
Search for a word in a scanned contract, copy a sentence from an old letter or find a supplier name on a receipt. Upload a PDF or document photo and download a PDF with text you can search and copy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a scanned PDF searchable?
Upload the PDF, click “Make Searchable” and download the result. Open the downloaded file and use your PDF viewer’s search to find words in the recognized text.
How do I copy Hebrew text from a scanned PDF?
After processing, open the PDF, select recognized text and copy it into a document or message. Before using copied names, numbers and dates, compare them with the scan.
Can OCR recognize Hebrew and English in the same document?
Yes. The tool recognizes Hebrew, English and digits in the same document, without choosing a language before uploading.
Can I copy text from a phone photo?
Yes. Upload a JPG or PNG document photo and download a PDF with recognized text you can search and copy. Upload one file at a time.
Is Hebrew OCR free?
Yes. Free use includes 3 documents a day across the site, up to 25MB per file. The allowance is shared across the site’s tools. Pro supports files up to 100MB.
How many pages can I upload for OCR?
You can upload a PDF of up to 100 pages on both free and Pro. For a longer document, use Split PDF and upload each part separately. Open Split PDF
Can I change the text in a scanned PDF?
This tool prepares PDFs for search and copying. To change the words visible in the scan itself, use Edit a Scanned PDF. Open Edit a Scanned PDF
I still cannot select text in the PDF. What should I do?
Upload the PDF again and select “Recognize text again on all pages.” This option also handles PDFs with broken text and can change the display quality.
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