OCR: make scanned PDFs searchable

Turn scans and photos into searchable, copyable PDFs — Arabic and English.

Drag & drop files here

PDF files or images · one or more files

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Processed on your device — nothing is uploaded

You can also paste with Ctrl+V

How it works

Add a scanned PDF or images.
Choose the document language and output type.
Click “Recognize text” and download the searchable PDF or text.

About this tool

We add an invisible text layer over your scanned pages, so they look exactly the same but become searchable and copyable. Recognition runs on your device and handles Arabic and English together.

Why use Warqa for this?

Your files are never uploadedProcessing happens in your browser, so documents never pass through a server — safe for contracts and confidential files.

No limits, no sign-upNo caps on file size or count, no account, no email and no watermark on your results.

Instant and works offlineNo upload or download wait, and you can install it as an app and use it without internet.

Frequently asked questions

Does OCR support Arabic?

Yes, and you can choose Arabic + English for mixed documents.

Why does it take longer than other tools?

Recognition runs on your device page by page at high resolution. On first use, the language model is downloaded once.

Are my files safe?

Yes. There is no server that receives your files; everything is processed in your browser and stays on your device. You can confirm it in the Network tab of your browser’s developer tools.

Is it really free?

Yes. Every tool is free with no daily limits, no sign-up and no watermark on your files.

Does it work on phones?

Yes, it works in any modern mobile or desktop browser, and you can install it as an app from the browser menu.