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OCR PDF

Use optical character recognition to add searchable text to a scanned document. Clear, straight scans usually produce better recognition.

How to ocr pdf

  1. Choose a scanned PDF and check that the pages are readable.
  2. Select a supported OCR language and output option.
  3. Run OCR, then search and review the recognized text.

Frequently asked questions

Why are some words recognized incorrectly?

Low resolution, skewed pages, handwriting, tables, and unusual fonts can reduce OCR accuracy.

Does OCR guarantee a perfect transcript?

No. Review names, numbers, and other important text against the original scan.

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