Readiris PDF
Readiris PDF is desktop software for turning documents into searchable PDFs and exporting content to Word.
What Readiris PDF is
Readiris PDF is desktop software for turning documents into searchable PDFs and exporting content to Word. Its OCR supports more than 138 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese. It runs on Windows 10 and 11, and macOS 13 or later, and works with all scanners, including HP MFPs, and most TWAIN-compliant scanners. PDF tools include password protection, redaction, access controls, eSignatures, and secure sharing of customized files. The Elite edition adds cloud export to Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, and OneDrive. Licenses are limited to one computer at a time and one installation; volume licenses are available for organizations needing more than 10 users. Essential is listed at $99, paid once for a lifetime license for one PC or Mac, while Elite is $149, paid once for one PC or Mac. Family packs are also listed, at $297, paid once for Essential and $389, paid once for Elite, each covering three PCs or Macs. The page advertises a 30-day return guarantee.
Good
- OCR supports more than 138 languages.
- Exports content to Word.
- Includes redaction and eSignatures.
- Works with all scanners and most TWAIN-compliant scanners.
Watch out
- No free plan is stated.
- Each license covers one computer at a time.
- Compatible only with Windows 10/11 and macOS 13 or later.
Who it suits
Readiris PDF suits people who need OCR, searchable PDFs, or Word export on Windows or macOS. Organizations needing more than 10 users can request volume licenses.
Verdict
Readiris PDF combines multilingual OCR with PDF security and sharing tools. Compare the single-device license options and choose Elite if cloud export is needed.
Plans and prices
From Readiris PDF's own pricing page, checked 23 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Readiris PDF Essential — single pack | $99 a month | 1 PC/Mac · Lifetime license for 1 PC/Mac |
| Readiris PDF Elite — single pack | $149 a month | 1 PC/Mac · Lifetime license for 1 PC/Mac |
| Readiris PDF Essential Single Pack | $99, paid once | Lifetime license for 1 PC/Mac · one-time payment |
| Readiris PDF Elite Single Pack | $149, paid once | Lifetime license for 1 PC/Mac · one-time payment |
| Readiris PDF Essential Family Pack | $297, paid once | Lifetime license for 3 PC/Mac · one-time payment |
| Readiris PDF Elite Family Pack | $389, paid once | Lifetime license for 3 PC/Mac · one-time payment |
The facts
Each one read from Readiris PDF's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cloud integrations
- Elite includes cloud export to Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, and OneDrive.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Daily users
- The page says Readiris PDF is trusted by more than 12,000 daily users.checked 28 Sep 2026
- License limit
- Each license is limited to one computer at a time and one installation.checked 28 Sep 2026
- OCR languages
- OCR supports more than 138 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Payment security
- Payments are protected by 256-bit SSL.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Pricing model
- One-time payment with a lifetime license and no monthly subscription.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Return guarantee
- The page advertises a 30-day return risk-free guarantee.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Scanner compatibility
- Works with all scanners, including HP MFPs, and most TWAIN-compliant scanners.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Searchable PDF
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Searchable PDFs
- Converts documents into searchable PDF files.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Secure sharing
- Users can securely share customized single or multiple PDF files.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Security features
- Supports password protection, redaction, access controls, and eSignatures.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Supported inputs
- Imports images, office documents, PDFs, and scans.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Supported languages
- 138checked 23 Sep 2026
- Support resources
- The page provides FAQs, videos, installation tutorials, and scanner setup guidance.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Volume licensing
- Volume licenses are available for organizations needing more than 10 users.checked 28 Sep 2026
The company
- Company identity
- The page identifies the company as IRIS.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 1987checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgiumchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 23 Sep 2026
- Free tier
- No free plan is stated in the supplied page text.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Starting price
- The special offer starts at $99.00.checked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Primary platform
- desktopchecked 23 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Compatible with Windows 10 and 11 and macOS 13 and above.checked 28 Sep 2026
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