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Image to Searchable PDF online, free
Combine images into a PDF with an invisible OCR text layer you can search and copy from.
- Runs in your browser — no upload
- Free, no sign-up, no watermark
- JPEG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
- GIF
- BMP
- TIFF
- HEIC / HEIF
How to use Image to Searchable PDF
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Add your JPEG, PNG and WebP files
Drop one or more files on the page, paste it, or click Select Files. Nothing is uploaded — it opens straight in your browser.
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Fine-tune the settings
Set page size in the Fine-tune panel, or keep the defaults — they suit most files.
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Run Image to Searchable PDF
Press the start button. Processing happens on your device, usually in seconds.
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Download the result
Save the finished file, or continue with another tool without downloading in between.
What Image to Searchable PDF can do
- Page Size: fit, a4 and letter
- Private by design — files are processed in your browser and never uploaded
- Batch processing — up to 500 files at once
- Free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit
Image to Searchable PDF — frequently asked questions
Is Image to Searchable PDF really free?
Yes. Image to Searchable PDF is free forever on Sada Files — no ads, no premium tier, no watermark, no daily cap that pushes you to pay. Every option on this page is available to everyone.
Do I need to sign up or create an account?
No. There is no account system at Sada Files. Open the page, drop your file, pick your options and save the result. History and saved workflows stay on your device.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. Image to Searchable PDF runs on your device — in your browser using WebAssembly, or inside the free native app. Your file never leaves your computer or phone, which is why there is no upload wait.
Which formats does Image to Searchable PDF accept?
Image to Searchable PDF accepts JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, BMP, TIFF and HEIC / HEIF. Files are identified by their content, not their extension, so a mislabelled file still works.
Is there a file size or file count limit?
Only what your device can handle. Because processing happens locally there is no server cap, no queue and no "upgrade for larger files" message. Batch as many files as you like.
Can I chain Image to Searchable PDF with other tools?
Yes. After every result a Continue with… menu lists every tool that accepts this output, and the file is handed over in memory. Save the chain as a workflow and re-run it on hundreds of files, or call it in one API request.
Does Image to Searchable PDF work on my phone?
Yes. The web app works on Android and iOS browsers, and the free Sada Files app for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux and macOS runs Image to Searchable PDF fully offline.
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