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Generate new PDFs from scratch or transform existing documents into reusable templates. Type anywhere on a PDF, rewrite original PDF content, insert images or graphics, redact sensitive details, and highlight important information using an intuitive online editor.
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Say goodbye to error-prone manual hassles. Complete any PDF document electronically – even while on the go. Pre-fill multiple PDFs simultaneously or extract responses from completed forms with ease.
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Organize & convert PDFs

Add, remove, or rearrange pages inside your PDFs in seconds. Create new documents by merging or splitting PDFs. Instantly convert edited files to various formats when you download or export them.
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Transform static documents into interactive fillable forms by dragging and dropping various types of fillable fields on your PDFs. Publish these forms on websites or share them via a direct link to capture data, collect signatures, and request payments.
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Share, email, print, fax, or download edited documents in just a few clicks. Quickly export and import documents from popular cloud storage services like Google Drive, Box, and Dropbox.
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Store an unlimited number of documents and templates securely in the cloud and access them from any location or device. Add an extra level of protection to documents by locking them with a password, placing them in encrypted folders, or requesting user authentication.

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What our customers say about pdfFiller

See for yourself by reading reviews on the most popular resources:
Love this tool. Very intuitive and well built webApp (UI and UX are great). For the UX though, it can be a bit tough to jump in and out of different modes (editing which is "Open" - maybe call is "Fill", and tough to get to the fillable edit section). I work in Analytics - let me know if there is a career at PDFfiller for me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmiller09/
Andy M
2018-01-30
For someone that has always had terrible hand writing this app is a blessing. Works great, easy to upload forms, fill them in and then save and print.
Ken K
2018-10-30
What do you like best?
It's so user friendly and very robust in the many changes that I need to make to any given file.
What do you dislike?
I wish it would allow you to add more than 5 pages at one time when I'm trying to make changes to a several documents and uploading it into one main file.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
it's a great platform and worthy of your consideration.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
It's been perfect to allow me to make a change, super quick, and get it back to a client in a matter of minutes. It has saved me time and allowed me to make money as a result of being really easy to use and super functional.
Rod Arters
2019-08-15
Tree saver My son has to do virtual school with everything going on at the moment. This is great for filling out worksheets instead of printing and killing trees
elle
2020-04-02
What do you like best about the product? pdfFiller by airSlate saves me so much time when dealing with documents . You can easily share documents and ask for signatures via messages or even share them via QR code What do you dislike about the product? A bit tedious when it comes to editing the document. you would have to edit it in a word format and then proceed again with converting it to PDF format. It's a little bit too many clicks for my liking What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you? The ease of use is the major factor in using PdfFiller. It has help me communicate with the people I dealt with and send documents for their review and signature
tami tan
2023-06-01
What do you like best? It has the main features that I'm looking for: I can upload a pdf, add text, remove text, blackout text, etc. It also allows e-signatures. What do you dislike? The process to download files is a little tedious. You have to single-click on the file from a list, then the program takes you to a new page to rename and choose the download location. But if you accidentally double-click on the file, the file will open instead. I've been using this program for years and it still takes me way too long to download a file. What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? I use pdfFiller to fill out forms for work. I used to have to print these forms, complete them by hand, then scan them and shred them. With this program we get to eliminate the use of paper and save time.
Caitlin Buckspan
2022-02-10
Actual Customer Support I sent a question in via their form, and honestly expected a "word search" systemic response. Not only did I get a issue-specific response, the corrective actions were clear and documented with screen shots, making it easy for me to correct my mistake and move forward.
Steve
2022-01-30
Well, PDF filler is a game-changer in completing files and documents at a fast speed!! Life is much more convenient and hassle-free. It's really one of my favorite apps in the store!!!
Maria Maria J
2021-05-30
Easy to use. I always send the doc to myself before emailing to final destination, just so I know what it looks like on the receiver's end. Adding a personal note to the email is a bit cumbersome--could be better explained of who sees what.
Rhonda B
2020-10-13

Learn how to OCR PDF on Desktop in clicks

People are very limited regarding picking a platform for dealing with PDF files. Many run into troubles with compatibility, even if utilizing well-known operating systems like Android and iOS. We've prepared several tips so that you can streamline your search for tools to OCR PDF on Desktop.

OCR PDF on Desktop faster than ever with pdfFiller:

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Fast import. Store documents in your preferred storage. You can always upload them from your internal memory, import them from the cloud, or use a link or email.
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Quick login. Use your credentials or social media profiles to access your account.
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Convenient export. Send a document by email, archive it in the cloud, submit it to the IRS, or simply download it.
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Straightforward interface. Select all the required tools in a maximum of two clicks. There are no hidden buttons and lots of dropdown menus.
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Constant platform improvements. Benefit from monthly innovations and development.

After implementing pdfFiller to your workflow, you'll start to deal with PDF files faster. No more browsing the web trying to combine multiple tools. Get going having a well-rounded PDF editing solution. Try it now!

Accelerate the Way You OCR PDF on Desktop

Transform your workflow with our OCR PDF feature designed for desktop use. This tool simplifies the extraction of text from scanned documents, enabling you to work more efficiently.

Key Features

Fast and accurate text recognition from PDFs
User-friendly interface for easy navigation
Support for multiple languages
Batch processing to save time
Export options to popular formats like Word and Excel

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Convert scanned reports into editable text for easy updates
Extract data from invoices for accounting purposes
Digitize old books or documents for archiving
Share and collaborate on important materials with team members

This OCR PDF feature addresses your challenges by eliminating manual data entry. Whether you deal with piles of paper or need to extract information quickly, our solution enhances your productivity and accuracy.

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Create, edit, and share PDFs even on the go. The pdfFiller app equips you with every tool you need to manage documents on your mobile device. Try it now on iOS or Android!

For pdfFiller’s FAQs

Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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How to Use OCR on Windows? Launch the PDF Reader Pro, click OCR. on the home page, and select the document you want to recognize. Or open the scanned PDF document, you can click OCR. on the toolbar. 1、Launch the PDF Reader Pro, and click Open File. on the home page. 2、Or enter the reading page, and hit the plus.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is part of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP), which means that it can be used in all apps targeting Windows 10. With OCR you can extract text and text layout information from images. It's designed to handle various types of images, from scanned documents to photos.
You can improve and customize it - it is open source The (a9t9) Free OCR Software converts scans or (smartphone) images of text documents into editable files by using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies.
Microsoft's OCR technologies support extracting printed text in several languages. Follow a quickstart to get started with the REST API or a client SDK.

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