How to OCR PDF Online in 3 Simple Steps
BloomPDF makes it fast and completely private to process your documents directly in your web browser.
Upload Scanned PDF
Select your scanned document or image PDF.
Select Language
Choose the primary language of the text (English, Spanish, French, German, etc.).
Run OCR & Download
Click 'Run OCR' to embed a searchable text layer and download the final PDF.
Why BloomPDF is Better Than iLovePDF & Adobe Acrobat
Unlike traditional cloud converters that require uploading your private files to remote servers or paying high monthly subscription fees, BloomPDF processes everything locally on your device.
| Feature | BloomPDF (bloompdf.app) | iLovePDF | Adobe Acrobat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source Code Transparency | 100% Open Source (GitHub) | Closed Source (Proprietary) | Closed Source (Proprietary) |
| File Privacy | 100% Client-Side (No Uploads) | Uploaded to Cloud Servers | Uploaded to Adobe Cloud |
| File Size Limits | Unlimited | Limited on Free Plan | Quota Restricted |
| Pricing & Paywalls | 100% Free Forever | Freemium / Premium Tier | $19.99 / month |
| Account Required | No Registration | Optional / Recommended | Required Adobe ID |
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow does BloomPDF OCR preserve my document privacy?
BloomPDF runs Tesseract OCR engine directly inside your browser via WebAssembly (WASM). Your scanned document is processed locally on your machine without being sent to cloud servers.
QWhich languages are supported?
BloomPDF supports English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, and Japanese.