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Convert Scanned PDF: Unlock the Power of Your Documents

Introducing our revolutionary Convert Scanned PDF feature, designed to enhance your productivity and streamline your document management process. With just a few simple steps, you can transform scanned PDFs into editable and searchable files, taking control of your information like never before.

Key Features of Convert Scanned PDF

Accurate Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology: Our advanced OCR technology ensures high-quality conversion of scanned PDFs, faithfully preserving the original layout, formatting, and graphics.

Effortless conversion process: Convert your documents with ease in just a few clicks. Our user-friendly interface guides you through the process, making it accessible for users of all skill levels.

Multiple language support: Language should never be a barrier. Our Convert Scanned PDF feature supports a wide range of languages, allowing you to convert documents from diverse sources.

Batch conversion: Save time and effort by converting multiple scanned PDFs at once. Our feature allows you to process large volumes of documents efficiently.

Flexible output formats: Choose the format that suits your needs. Convert Scanned PDF supports various output formats, including Word, Excel, and searchable PDFs.

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Improved collaboration: Convert scanned PDFs into editable formats and collaborate effortlessly with colleagues, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of collaborative endeavors.

Simplified data extraction: Unlock valuable information trapped within scanned PDFs. Convert Scanned PDF enables you to extract data, such as tables or text, for further analysis and manipulation.

Efficient information retrieval: Transform scanned documents into searchable files. Say goodbye to endless scrolling and easily locate specific information within your documents.

Enhanced accessibility: Make your scanned PDFs accessible to individuals with visual impairments. By converting them into text-searchable files, you ensure equal access to information.

Streamlined document management: Eliminate the hassle of physical storage and easily organize and manage your scanned documents digitally. Convert Scanned PDF simplifies your document management process.

Embrace the power of our Convert Scanned PDF feature and unlock the true potential of your scanned PDFs. Enhance your productivity, save time, and improve collaboration with this essential tool. Try it now and experience the transformation for yourself!

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How to Convert Scanned PDF

With pdfFiller you can add text, dates and checkmarks to scanned PDF documents and convert them to Word, Excel and PowerPoint formats. To get started, upload a form to your account. Any PDF document is instantly editable in pdfFiller. In the main toolbar, select the ‘Text’, ‘Date’, ‘Cross’, ‘Check’ or ‘Circle’ button and click where you’d like to place text, dates or checkmarks.

To change the position of your text, date or checkmark, click the arrow icon in the mini toolbar above. While holding down the mouse button, drag the content where you’d like to place it. Change its size by using the tree icons above or selecting from the drop-down list in the formatting toolbar. You can underline, italicize or make your text bold.

You can also change the font type and text color by choosing them from their respective drop-down lists in the formatting toolbar.

After you’ve finished editing your document, click on the orange ‘Done’ button at the right top corner of the screen.

A page offering you to save your document will appear. To convert a scanned PDF to another format, navigate to the ‘Export’ tab and select ‘Save As Word’.

Next, select the format you want to convert a scanned PDF to, place it where you want to save it and press the orange ‘Save As’ button.

You can also convert a PDF scan directly from your documents. To do this, select the necessary document in the ‘My Documents’ folder and click the ‘Save As’ button in the menu on the right. Then, the procedure will be the same.

How to Convert a Scanned PDF?

To convert a scanned PDF to Word, Excel or PowerPoint, upload your document using pdfFiller's uploader.

Choose the 'Text' button in the 'Edit' tab and begin typing. You can place text by moving the text box.

You can also add dates and checkmarks to any scanned PDF file.

Click the 'Done' button to save your document.

To convert a PDF document to another format, select ‘Save As Word’ in the ‘Export’ tab.

Select a format and destination and click the ‘Save As’ button.

How to Use the Convert Scanned PDF Feature

The Convert Scanned PDF feature in pdfFiller is a powerful tool that allows you to easily convert scanned documents into editable and searchable PDF files. Follow these simple steps to make the most out of this feature:

Upload your scanned PDF document to pdfFiller. You can do this by clicking on the 'Upload' button on the main dashboard and selecting the file from your computer.

Once the document is uploaded, click on the 'Convert Scanned PDF' button. This will initiate the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) process, which will analyze the scanned document and convert it into editable text.

After the OCR process is complete, you will be able to edit the text in the document. Simply click on the text you want to edit and start typing. You can also add new text, delete existing text, and format the text according to your needs.

If you need to make any additional changes to the document, such as adding images, signatures, or form fields, you can do so using the other features available in pdfFiller.

Once you have made all the necessary changes, click on the 'Save' button to save the converted scanned PDF as a new file. You can choose to save it with a different name or overwrite the original file.

Congratulations! You have successfully used the Convert Scanned PDF feature in pdfFiller. Your scanned document is now editable and searchable, making it easier for you to work with.

Using the Convert Scanned PDF feature in pdfFiller is a quick and efficient way to convert your scanned documents into editable files. With just a few simple steps, you can transform your scanned PDFs into fully editable and searchable documents. Start using this feature today and experience the convenience and flexibility it offers!

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