Does OCR change how the page looks?

No — the original image is preserved and an invisible text layer sits beneath it.

Which languages are supported?

English and the major European languages, which covers most UK business documents.

Can I search a scanned PDF made from JPGs?

Only if it has an OCR layer. Run it through Scan to Searchable PDF to add one.

JPG to PDF vs Scan to Searchable PDF: which should you use?

Turning photos of documents into a PDF is not the same as producing a searchable, audit-friendly scan. One packages images; the other adds an OCR text layer.

When to use JPG to PDF

Choose JPG to PDF when you only need the images bundled — expense receipts, delivery notes and quick evidence packs.

Convert JPG, PNG, and other images to professional PDF documents.

When to use Scan to Searchable PDF

Choose Scan to Searchable PDF when the document will be searched, quoted or filed — OCR makes the text selectable and findable years later.

Convert scanned documents to searchable PDFs with OCR text recognition.

The verdict

Anything entering a file or matter should be searchable; throwaway attachments do not need OCR.

Both tools run inside your session, are UK GDPR-aligned, and every uploaded file is purged within 1 hour under our non-persistence guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

Does OCR change how the page looks?: No — the original image is preserved and an invisible text layer sits beneath it.
Which languages are supported?: English and the major European languages, which covers most UK business documents.
Can I search a scanned PDF made from JPGs?: Only if it has an OCR layer. Run it through Scan to Searchable PDF to add one.

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