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Apart from basic editing features like edit, redact, email, share, fax, print , they have awesome features like Send to Sign, Link to Fill which makes working with your documents very easy.
What do you dislike?
Sometimes I get error while printing the document. But it seems a temporary glitch.
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If you deal with lots of PDFs then you must try this software.
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Really easy to use for my reports, I use this product to mark up and save PDFs for clients
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Accelerate the Way You Highlight in Scanned PDF on Macbook
Enhance your PDF reading experience on your MacBook with our innovative highlighting feature tailored specifically for scanned documents. This tool simplifies your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most: understanding your content.
Key Features
Intuitive highlighting tools for scanned PDFs
Supports multiple colors for organized notes
Easy selection and editing of highlighted text
Seamless integration with existing PDF readers
User-friendly interface designed for efficiency
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Ideal for students annotating lecture notes or research articles
Perfect for professionals reviewing contracts or reports
Useful for writers collecting quotes or references
Great for anyone wishing to save time during document review
Excellent for visual learners who benefit from color-coded notes
This highlighting feature addresses the common issue of handling scanned PDFs, which often lack interactive text options. By making highlighted content accessible and easily editable, you can improve retention and organization in your reading efforts. Discover how this tool can transform the way you interact with your documents.
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How do I highlight a scanned copy?
How To Highlight Text in a PDF Open the file with the PDF Editor. Click on the highlighter icon. Choose 'Freehand Highlighter' or 'Text Highlighter. ' Pick the color and thickness of the highlight. Drag your cursor over the text you would like to highlight. Once you're done, hit 'Download' to save your updated PDF.
How do you highlight a scanned PDF on a Mac?
In the Preview app on your Mac, open the PDF you want to change. Do any of the following: Quickly highlight, underline, or strike through text: Select text, click the down arrow next to the Highlight button , then choose a highlight color, underline, or strikethrough.
Why can't I highlight a PDF on my Mac?
The Text Selection tool may not be selected: Choose Tools > Text Selection, or click the Show Markup Toolbar button , then click the Text Selection button . The PDF may require a password before you can select or copy text: Choose Tools > Show Inspector, click the Encryption Inspector button , then enter the password.
How do I extract highlights from a PDF on a Mac?
How to Extract Highlighted Text from a PDF on Mac Open the PDF document in Highlights. From the menu bar choose File > Open. ... Click the Share icon. This will bring up the export menu: ... Select Destination. This brings up a save dialog. Choose where you want to save it and click save.
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