Inkwell PDF
Standard plan

Make scanned PDFs searchable

On-device OCR reads your scanned pages and adds a hidden, searchable text layer — your file never leaves your device.

100% private — files never leave your device Instant, in-browser No software install

Why use OCR / Make Searchable

On-device OCR — files never uploaded

Keeps the original visible page, adds invisible text

Also exports the extracted text as .txt

How it works

1

Upload a scanned PDF

2

Run OCR — English, on-device

3

Download the searchable PDF and text file

Frequently asked questions

Is OCR private?

Yes — recognition runs entirely in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

What languages are supported?

English by default.

Ready to use OCR / Make Searchable?

Open the tool and get started — your file stays on your device.

Open OCR / Make Searchable