Searchable PDF

Create searchable PDFs locally.

Use Slay PDF when a scan or image-heavy PDF needs searchable text before archiving, sharing or filing.

English OCR

Run local English OCR on scanned PDF pages.

Page cleanup

Rotate, crop, delete or reorder pages before OCR export.

Local export

Download the searchable PDF from your browser.

Make scanned PDFs easier to find.

Searchable PDFs are useful for receipts, invoices, records, contracts and scanned packets where you need text search later.

Slay PDF combines OCR with page cleanup so you can fix sideways scans or remove blank pages before export.

Searchable PDF FAQ

Can Slay PDF make a scanned PDF searchable?

Yes. Slay PDF can run local English OCR and export searchable PDF files.

Can I clean pages before OCR?

Yes. Rotate, crop, delete or reorder pages before exporting.

Does OCR require uploading the PDF?

No. Common OCR work runs locally in this browser.

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