When you scan a physical document to PDF, the resulting file is essentially just a photograph of the text. To edit or search that text, you need Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
The Magic of OCR
OCR algorithms analyze the shapes and patterns in an image and translate them into machine-encoded text. This allows you to convert a flat image into a searchable, editable format like Word or plain text.
Tools for the Job
Our PDF to Word and PDF to Text tools leverage powerful OCR engines directly in your browser. This means your sensitive scanned documents are never sent to an external server.
Best Practices for OCR
- Ensure your original scan is at least 300 DPI.
- Make sure the document is well-lit and not skewed.
- Use high-contrast settings when scanning.
By following these steps and using the right tools, you can easily digitize physical documents for long-term storage and editing.