LightPDF, the Best Choice to Make PDF Searchable Online
How to Make PDF Searchable in 3 Simple Steps
With a few clicks to make PDF file searchable
Is making PDFs searchable free?
Yes, it's completely free to use once you subscribe to the 3-day free trial or upgrade to Premium. Free users can process up to 3 files, each smaller than 10MB.
Will making a PDF searchable change its appearance?
No. The original layout, images, and formatting remain untouched while text becomes searchable.
What types of PDFs can I make searchable?
Scanned PDFs, image-only files, and PDFs without embedded text can be converted into searchable documents.
How accurate is the OCR?
Our OCR engine is highly accurate and supports multiple languages and fonts, but very poor quality scans may affect results.
Is my document safe during processing?
Absolutely. Files are encrypted during upload and automatically deleted within 24 hours for your privacy.
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