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2021-12-13
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2020-05-22
Convert PDF to Searchable PDF in macOS
Transform your PDF files into searchable documents effortlessly with our Convert PDF to Searchable PDF feature for macOS. This tool empowers you to unlock the information hidden within your PDFs, making your data more accessible and manageable.
Key Features
Create searchable PDFs from scanned documents
Support for multiple languages
User-friendly interface for easy navigation
High accuracy in text recognition
Preserve original formatting during conversion
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Enhance accessibility for individuals with visual impairments
Simplify research processes by enabling text searches within PDFs
Improve office productivity by organizing files more efficiently
Facilitate easy data extraction for reporting and analysis
Support students in studying from textbooks and notes
By converting your PDFs into searchable files, you resolve the challenge of sifting through countless documents looking for specific information. With this feature, you not only save time but also increase your efficiency. Enjoy the benefit of having a well-organized library of documents at your fingertips.
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Does Mac have a built in OCR?
While the Preview app on macOS can handle basic editing of PDFs and other documents, it doesn't have OCR software built-in. Let's take a look at two trusted software options below.
How do I OCR a PDF on a Mac for free?
Steps to OCR A PDF on Mac with Freeware LEADTOOLS Download and install LEADTOOLS OCR Application on your Mac. Click Open Document to upload PDF file, choose page range. Click Recognize to OCR PDF on Mac for Free. Click Save button and choose output format to save the PDF OCR result.
Why are some PDFs not searchable?
Image-based PDFs: Image-only PDFs are created through scanning, taking photographs, or taking screenshots. These documents are “locked” in a snapshot type image and are not searchable, cannot be copied and pasted, and cannot be marked up.
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