Make a scanned PDF searchable in a thesis PDF
A thesis goes through several final touches: a typo found at the last minute, numbering that must start after the front matter, a signed approval page to insert and a repository file size limit. 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 thesis
- • Typos and small corrections
- • Page numbers from the first chapter
- • Signed approval page
- • File size for the repository
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.
Insert the signed page
Scan the signed approval page, merge it in, and drag it into place with Organize PDF.
Numbering
Add page numbers starting from the page where chapter one begins, with the first number you need.
Questions people ask
+Does OCR change how the page looks?
No. The text layer is invisible.
+Can I use Roman numerals for the front matter?
Not yet. Arabic numbers are supported.
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