OCRmyPDF
Command-line tool that adds a searchable OCR text layer to scanned PDFs. Batch processing. Uses Tesseract. Open source and cross-platform.
What it does
OCRmyPDF is an open-source command-line tool for adding OCR text layers to scanned PDFs. It automatically corrects page rotation and inserts a clean vector text layer using Tesseract.
Key features
- Adds searchable OCR layer to scanned PDFs
- Batch processing
- Automatic page rotation correction
- Tesseract-based
- Open source
- Cross-platform
Platform
Windows (via WSL), macOS, Linux.
Pricing
100% Free (Open source).
Rating
8.5/10 — Essential open-source OCR tool for developers.
Notes
This is the tool used in the local Hermes OCR pipeline. Highly recommended for batch OCR.
Jurisdictional coverage
Malaysian law coverage: Not applicable. Primary sources included: Unverified.
Data handling
Data handling depends on the product, account, settings and contractual terms. Check current vendor terms before uploading confidential material.
LAWTECH.MY assessment
Directory listing. Verify current features, pricing, jurisdictional coverage and data terms before professional use.
Review status
Directory listing — reviewed on 2026-07-26.
| Website Url | https://ocrmypdf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ |
| Platforms | Windows (WSL), macOS, Linux |
| Pricing | Free (Open source) |
| Category | PDF Tools |
| Rating | 8.5 |
| My Notes | Open-source OCR layer tool. Cross-platform command line. |
| Review Label | Directory listing |
| Malaysian Law Coverage | Not applicable |
| Reviewed On | 2026-07-26 |
| Primary Sources Included | Unverified |
| Jurisdictional Coverage | Unverified or jurisdiction-neutral |
| Information Source | Public product information and LAWTECH.MY editorial review |