PNG to searchable PDF
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Compare free and paid accessConvert PNG scans to searchable PDF with AlphaPDF Premium. Keep the visible scan and add recognized text.
Create a PDF with the scan as its visible page and a searchable text layer. PNG preserves sharp edges without JPEG compression; crop unrelated borders before uploading and keep the full text in view.
OCR can misread small, faint or skewed characters. Search and copy a sample of the result to verify recognition; handwriting is best-effort.
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How to use PNG to searchable PDF
- Sign in with an account that has Premium access.
- Upload .png files. Each file can be up to 50 MB, with up to 25 files per batch.
- Select the recognition languages and scan cleanup options. Review the available settings and choose a 1, 7 or 30-day retention period.
- Start the job, then download and check the result before its retention period ends.
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Before you start
OCR can misread small, faint or skewed characters. Search and copy a sample of the result to verify recognition; handwriting is best-effort.
Processing limits
Up to 50 MB per input; 25 files and 500 MB per batch. PDF limit: 2000 pages. Up to 2 active jobs per account. Output limit: 1000 MB. Renderer limits can reject especially large pages or images.
Example output
An inspected example is not available for this tool yet. Review the supported formats and limitations before processing.
Common questions
What should I expect from PNG to searchable PDF?
Create a PDF with the scan as its visible page and a searchable text layer. PNG preserves sharp edges without JPEG compression; crop unrelated borders before uploading and keep the full text in view.
What inputs and output does this tool support?
Input: .png. Output: Searchable PDF. Changing an extension does not convert an unsupported file.
Is PNG to searchable PDF free?
No. An account and paid access are required before processing. The free editor allowance does not include this tool.
What should I check before deleting the files?
Open every wanted result and save your copies first. Check conversion warnings and compare with the source. Deleting a job is separate from cancelling its processing.