PDF Text Layer Checker
Local Processing (Offline Capable)Detect whether a PDF has a searchable text layer, page by page. Scans usually have none — check before choosing OCR.
How this tool works (no sign-up needed)
- Upload your file above. Each tool shows whether it runs Local (in your browser) or Cloud (encrypted servers).
- Adjust options, then click the Run / Convert / Process button.
- Wait for progress, then download the result. Use Next tools to continue.
If buttons are not visible, enable JavaScript — the interactive workspace loads in your browser.
Free · Local processingYour file stays in your browser — nothing is uploaded
Supports application/pdf
Local — your file is processed in your browser and not uploaded to us. No account needed.
What is it?PDF Text Layer Checker is a PDFLean AI document tool: Detect whether a PDF has a searchable text layer, page by page.
TL;DR: Detect whether a PDF has a searchable text layer, page by page. Processing runs entirely in your browser — your file is never uploaded; only detects extractable characters without evaluating recognition accuracy.
About this tool
Designed for the moment you need a document changed quickly and privately. Detect whether a PDF has a searchable text layer, page by page. Scans usually have none — check before choosing OCR. Processing runs locally in your browser's memory — the document is never transmitted, and closing the tab clears it completely. The workflow is deliberately short: load the file, choose the options on the page, run the operation, and save the result. Every choice is applied before the file is written, so re-running with different settings takes seconds. Practical limits apply (see the on-page limits); it pairs well with the related tools linked beside this page when one step is not the whole job. Key facts — Processing: runs entirely in your browser, client-side; Access: free with no account required; File limits: see the on-page limits; Privacy: the file never leaves the device.
How to use
Choose a PDF file
Click "Inspect"
Review the extractable character count and empty pages
FAQ
Will my file be uploaded?
No. Processing runs entirely in your browser — your file is never uploaded, and closing the page clears it immediately.
Are there any limits?
Only detects extractable characters; does not evaluate recognition accuracy.
Does it recognize text in scanned pages?
No. This tool only checks whether pages already have an extractable text layer; run scanned files through Local OCR first.
Can I process multiple files in bulk?
A single tool page handles one task at a time; for bulk work use the Batch Processing workflow and add this tool as a step to run a whole set at once.
Is the processed file still editable?
The result is exported as a JSON report listing pages without a text layer — not document content.