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PDF OCR

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Runs OCR on a scanned PDF to add a searchable text layer.

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Converts images embedded within PDF documents into editable, searchable text formats using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. This process analyzes scanned pages or photographs included in a PDF file and generates an invisible layer of digital text over the original image. The resulting document retains its visual appearance while allowing users to select, copy, and search for specific words that were previously only visible as pictures. People who deal with non-digital records, such as historical documents, handwritten notes, or printed forms, find this tool essential. It transforms static images into functional digital text, enabling advanced tasks like indexing, data extraction, and bulk searching within large collections of scanned materials.

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