Make a scanned PDF searchable in a product datasheet PDF
Datasheets are spec tables with strict formatting. Update a value, a part number or a revision date without breaking the table. 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 product datasheet
- • Specification values
- • Part and model numbers
- • Revision number and date
- • Certifications list
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.
Units and decimals
Keep units and decimal places consistent; right aligned values stay on their column edge.
Revision control
Compare with the previous revision to publish an accurate change list.
Questions people ask
+Does OCR change how the page looks?
No. The text layer is invisible.
+Can I add a spec row?
Yes. Insert a row in the spec table.
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