Make a scanned PDF searchable in a packing list PDF
Packing lists change as boxes are packed. Update items, quantities and weights in the table and print the final list for the shipment. 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 packing list
- • Item descriptions
- • Quantities
- • Weights and dimensions
- • Box numbers
- • Consignee details
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.
Row by row
Insert rows for extra items and delete rows for items that didn't ship.
Totals
Update total weights and box counts yourself after editing rows.
Questions people ask
+Does OCR change how the page looks?
No. The text layer is invisible.
+Can I add a company stamp?
Add it as an image.
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