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How to make scanned PDFs searchable

Scanned PDFs often contain only page images. Search, copy and editing may not work until OCR adds a text layer.

What OCR adds

OCR recognizes characters in page images and adds a text layer to the PDF. This makes search and copy work in many PDF readers.

How to improve accuracy

Use straight, sharp scans with good contrast. Low resolution, handwriting, blur and tilted pages reduce OCR quality.

Revenue potential

OCR is a high-value workflow. A free short page limit can lead naturally into credits or premium processing for longer documents.

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