Searchable
OCR-powered image search and indexing toolMake your images searchable with OCR
Highlights
What you can do with it
- Indexing a graphic design asset library for later retrieval
- Full-text search over scanned electronic files
- Indexing experimental image datasets for research
How to use it
- 1 Create an account and start the free trial.
- 2 Upload the images you want to index.
- 3 Run OCR to extract text and build the index.
- 4 Search by text or by meaning, and adjust the search scope.
Who it is for
Pros
- Makes image content searchable through OCR
- Supports multiple languages for OCR
- Semantic search goes beyond exact text matches
Limitations
- The free trial has limits and continued use moves to paid plans
- OCR accuracy depends heavily on image quality
- Indexing a very large collection takes time and storage
- Semantic results may return near matches rather than exactly what you wanted
What Searchable is
Searchable is a tool that makes images searchable. It extracts text from images using OCR technology and builds an index, so you can find images later through both text search and semantic search. The product supports multiple languages for OCR and lets you customize the search scope, which means you can decide which collections are indexed rather than indexing everything at once. It targets designers, developers, and other users who need to search through image libraries, scanned documents, or research datasets. Searchable offers a free trial alongside paid services for heavier use.
What you can do with it
- Run OCR on images to pull out text and build a searchable index.
- Search your collection with plain text queries.
- Use semantic search to find images by meaning, not only exact words.
- Handle multiple languages and set the search scope for each project.
Who it is for
- Designers who need to locate assets inside large graphic libraries.
- File administrators who want full-text search over scanned documents.
- Researchers who index experimental image datasets and need to retrieve specific data.
- Developers who want to add image search to an existing collection.
What to watch out for
OCR accuracy depends heavily on image quality: blurry scans, unusual fonts, or low contrast will produce weaker text and weaker search results. The free trial has limits, and continued use moves to paid plans. Building an index over a very large collection takes time and storage, and semantic search may return near matches rather than exactly what you had in mind, so plan to review results. Test the trial on a small batch before committing to indexing a full library.
FAQ
How does Searchable make images searchable?
It extracts text from images using OCR and builds an index, so you can search the collection later by text or by meaning.
Which languages does the OCR support?
The site says it supports multi-language OCR. Check the product page for the current language list.
Who is the tool for?
The site targets designers, developers, and other users who need image search functionality, such as asset libraries, scanned files, and research datasets.
Is there a free option?
Yes, the product offers a free trial along with paid services.
Why it is free
What the official page says： free trial
Free limits, trial length and features are decided by the official site and can change at any time.
Product preview
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