Overview
OCR is essential when archived scans need search, copy, export, or downstream AI workflows.
Requirements
- Scanned PDF or image-based PDF
- OCR language pack installed if needed
- Readable source quality with strong contrast
Step by Step
1
Open the scan
40 secLoad the scanned PDF and inspect pages for rotation, skew, or missing areas.
2
Run OCR
2 minChoose OCR PDF, select the correct language, and process the file.
3
Validate results
2 minSearch for key words and spot-check copied text before saving the searchable version.
Tips
- Choose the correct OCR language for best accuracy.
- Deskew and rotate pages before OCR for cleaner output.
- Use search after OCR to validate that text is now selectable.