MythosPDF

Edit a scanned research paper on Linux

Last minute fixes to your own paper, like an author affiliation, a typo in a heading or a corrected figure caption, can be made directly in the PDF you're about to submit. On Linux, it all runs in the browser. Open mythospdf.com in Firefox or Chrome and drag the PDF in.

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How to do it

  1. 1.Open mythospdf.com in Firefox or Chrome and drag the PDF in.
  2. 2.Click the first word, Shift+click to extend along the line, then double click or press Enter and type the new text.
  3. 3.Press Enter to apply the change, then Export PDF.

What people change in a research paper

  • • Author names and affiliations
  • • Typos in text and captions
  • • Acknowledgements
  • • Contact email

Tips for Linux

  • • No install or package needed.
  • • Works the same on any distribution.

Questions people ask

+Do I need to convert the scan to Word first?

No. MythosPDF edits the scanned page itself. There is no conversion, so the page keeps its look.

+What if a word cannot be changed invisibly?

You get the exact reason, such as a stamp in the way or a font that could not be identified, instead of a smudged page.

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