Search a scanned PDF in an ABBYY FineReader scan
Make Ctrl+F work on scanned pages. This works on the PDF ABBYY FineReader saved.
How to do it
- 1.Open OCR PDF.
- 2.Add the scanned PDF.
- 3.Download it and search with Ctrl+F or ⌘F.
How ABBYY FineReader scans
- • FineReader can save scans as searchable PDFs with a hidden text layer, which MythosPDF detects and updates.
- • Scanning software saves the scanner's page images into a PDF, sometimes with an OCR text layer.
- • Resolution and colour mode are whatever you chose in the scan settings.
- • Scans at 300 dpi in grayscale or colour give the best results; hidden OCR layers are detected and updated.
Questions people ask
+Why does search find nothing now?
A scan is a picture of text. OCR adds the words as invisible text so search can find them.
+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.
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