Make a scanned PDF searchable in a business proposal PDF
Good proposals are reused and tailored. Swap the client's name and logo, adjust the scope, update the pricing table and dates, and send a document that looks designed for them. Add an invisible text layer to scanned pages so you can search and copy them.
How to do it
- 1.Open OCR PDF.
- 2.Add the scanned PDF.
- 3.Download the searchable PDF.
What people change in a business proposal
- • Client name and logo on the cover
- • Scope of work and deliverables
- • Pricing table rows and totals
- • Timeline dates
- • Validity date and contact person
What happens to the rest of the page
- • The scan image is kept as it is; the text layer is added on top.
- • Accuracy depends on scan quality.
Pricing tables that stay aligned
Amounts in right aligned columns grow to the left, so totals still line up after you change a figure. Add or delete rows for optional extras.
Swap the logo cleanly
Remove the previous client's logo and add the new one, then drag and resize it into the same spot.
Questions people ask
+Does OCR change how the page looks?
No. The text layer is invisible.
+Can I add a new section?
You can add paragraphs and bullets within existing sections. Large new sections are easier in the original design file.
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