Is the text selectable?
Yes. The PDF looks like your image, but the OCR text is embedded so you can select, copy, and search it in any PDF reader.
Image to PDF Converter (Searchable OCR)
Convert images to searchable PDF. Text is selectable and searchable; the PDF looks like the original image. JPG, PNG, WebP. Max 5MB. No sign-up required.
Daily limits: 7 for guests, 15 for signed-in users.
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We run OCR on your image and build a searchable PDF that looks like the original with selectable text. One image, max 5MB. Your file is deleted after download.
- No registration required
- Files deleted after conversion
- Max 5MB per file
- Free to use
How to Convert an Image to PDF
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Upload your image (JPG, PNG, or WebP, max 5MB).
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ConvertFloor runs OCR and builds a searchable PDF.
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The PDF looks like your image with selectable text.
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Download the PDF. Your file is not stored.
What happens when you use Image to PDF (Searchable OCR)
Upload one image (JPG, PNG, or WebP, max 5MB) and click Convert to PDF. We run OCR and build a searchable PDF that looks like your image but contains an invisible text layer so you can select, copy, and search the text in any PDF viewer. Your image is not stored and is deleted after you download. A searchable PDF is ideal for accessibility, indexing, and reuse of content from photos or scans. If you need the text in an editable document instead, use our Image to Word tool to get a DOCX.
Half the time people need Image to Word (OCR) right after Image to PDF (Searchable OCR)—same workflow, different output.
Two writes worth bookmarking: OCR, searchable PDFs, and scan quality and many photos → one PDF.
If this isn’t the last stop, people often chain Images to Searchable PDF then Image to Word (OCR) —same file, different headache.
When Image to PDF (Searchable OCR) is the right call
- When you need a PDF that looks like the image but with selectable text
- When you want to search or copy text from a photo or scan
- For accessibility and screen readers
- When archiving documents as searchable PDFs
- When combining image appearance with text reuse
Formats
In: JPG, PNG, WebP. Single file, max 5MB per image.
Out: PDF (Portable Document Format). Searchable; text layer from OCR.
Uploads are processed for conversion only—we are not building a library of your documents.
Small things that help
- Use a clear, well-lit image with readable text for the best OCR result.
- If you have multiple images, use our Images to Searchable PDF tool to combine them into one PDF.
- For a smaller file after conversion, run the PDF through the Compress PDF tool.
When it goes sideways
- Conversion fails or text is wrong: Keep file under 5MB and use a clear, high-contrast image. OCR works best with readable text.
- Text not selectable in PDF: Ensure the conversion completed. If the image had no readable text, the PDF may have no text layer.
- Usage limit reached: Sign in for a higher daily limit. Limits reset at midnight.
FAQ
Does it preserve the image?
Yes. The original image is the visual layer. The text is an invisible overlay for selection and search.
Which image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, and WebP. Maximum file size is 5MB per image. One image per conversion.
What are the free usage limits?
Guests have a limited number of conversions per day. Sign in for a higher daily limit. Limits reset at midnight.
Is my file stored?
No. Files are deleted automatically after processing.
Image to PDF vs Image to Word—which should I use?
Use Image to PDF when you want a PDF that looks like the image but with selectable text. Use Image to Word when you need an editable DOCX to change or reuse the text.
Can I compress the PDF after conversion?
Yes. The output PDF can be run through our Compress PDF tool to reduce file size if you need to email or upload it.
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