What must exist first
You need the correct plan, a configured worker URL, a shared secret, and signed callback proof. A worker URL alone does not make OCR production-ready.
Guide
How to use OCR PDF in private beta
OCR PDF is different from simple local PDF tools because it depends on the remote worker path, signing, callback verification, and plan gating. That is why the public page can exist while execution still stays limited.
Published 2026-03-21 · Updated 2026-03-21
Why the public page still matters
The page explains the workflow, limitations, and readiness rules so users do not assume OCR is silently available everywhere.
When OCR should graduate
Only after the full round trip is stable: upload, signed worker submission, callback verification, output creation, and tokenized download.