The tool converts files in the DjVu format, commonly used for scanned books and documents, into the widely supported PDF format. This allows such materials to be opened on any device without installing specialized software. Optionally, you can add a recognized text layer, making the content searchable and copyable.
When this is useful
You downloaded a rare textbook in DjVu format, but your tablet or e-reader does not support it, and you don't want to install extra software. Converting to PDF solves the problem in a couple of clicks. Or you have an archive of scanned DjVu documents and need to quickly find a specific term within the text — adding an OCR layer during conversion makes this possible.
Step-by-step instructions
- Upload your DjVu file from a computer or phone.
- If needed, check the option to add an OCR layer, which is available for the first 25 pages of the document.
- Start the conversion process and wait for it to finish.
- Download the completed PDF file to your device.
How to verify the result
Open the resulting PDF and ensure all pages are present and display correctly without major distortions. If you added an OCR layer, try searching for a word or copying a small text fragment to check the recognition quality. If you encounter display issues, try converting the file again without the recognition option.
Important limitations
Enabling OCR may slightly alter the original image quality of the pages, so for very large books or documents where preserving the pristine look is crucial, it's better to convert without recognition. The service does not guarantee one hundred percent accuracy of the recognized text, especially for handwriting or low-quality scans. Processing large files may take longer.