(Updated) SharePoint: OneDrive and SharePoint – recognize text in PDFs [MC1192663]

Message ID: MC1192663 (Updated)

Updated February 27, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

Turn scanned PDF files into editable, searchable text using built-in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) in the OneDrive mobile app. This feature helps users reuse information, speed up document workflows, and make content easier to find.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability for Worldwide, GCC, and GCCH: Rollout begins early January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025) and is expected to complete by early February 2026 (previously late January).

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: All users of OneDrive mobile apps on iOS and Android.

What will happen:

• Users can recognize text in scanned PDF files directly within the OneDrive mobile app.
• The feature is enabled by default.
• To use the feature:
1. Open the OneDrive mobile app.
2. Open the scanned PDF you want to make searchable.
3. Long-press the page and select Recognize Text (on iOS) or Recognize text (on Android).
4. After OCR completes, users will see the message: Text is now selectable.

[What you can do to prepare:]

• No action is required from admins.
• Some users may see this feature before others as rollout progresses.
• Communicate this change to helpdesk staff to assist users with the new functionality.
• Update internal documentation if you provide guidance on OneDrive mobile features.

Learn more: How to use optical character recognition to read PDFs in OneDrive – Microsoft Support 

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization.

Source: Microsoft

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