How to use this tool
- Choose a scanned PDF.
- Select the document language and page range.
- Run OCR and download the searchable PDF.
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OCR PDF — Make Scanned PDFs Searchable
HugPDF recognizes text in scanned PDF files locally in the browser. Files are never uploaded to a server for OCR; choose Arabic, English or both to create a searchable PDF. Recognition models may need to download first, and names, numbers and reading order require review.
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Arabic and English OCR for scanned documents
Choose English, Arabic or both to match the document. Start with a few clear pages before processing a large archive. Straight pages, sharp text and good contrast help recognition; blurry scans and complex layouts need review.
After downloading, search for a known phrase and copy a short passage. Check Arabic reading order, names, dates and amounts against the page image. Accuracy varies and language-model downloads can make the first run slower.
The result is a searchable PDF. If you need DOCX, open the checked result in PDF to Word. Keep the original scan alongside the output.
What this tool does
OCR runs locally with selectable English, Arabic or bilingual recognition. Processing can take several minutes because every page is analyzed on your device.
Your files stay with youDocument processing runs locally in your browser. We do not receive, store or inspect the files you select.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does OCR upload my document?
No. Recognition runs in your browser; only the language model files are downloaded.
How accurate is Arabic OCR?
Clear, straight scans work best. Handwriting and low-resolution pages can require correction.
Can I recognize Arabic and English together?
Yes. Choose Arabic and English in the language control. Review reading order, names and numbers; recognition is not guaranteed to be exact.