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How to clean up scanned PDF in Linux with DocHub

DocHub is an innovative platform that simplifies document editing, signing, and distribution. Whether you're working on iOS 17, 18, or 19, our online editor empowers users to enhance scanned PDFs effortlessly. With seamless integration with Google Workspace, you can import, modify, and distribute documents for free, ensuring a smooth and interactive workflow.

Follow the steps to clean up your scanned PDF:

Open the DocHub website in your preferred web browser and log in to your account.
Upload your scanned PDF document by dragging it into the editor or selecting it from your device.
Utilize the editing tools available within the platform to enhance clarity and readability, such as adjusting brightness or contrast.
If needed, use annotation features to highlight important sections or add notes for better organization.
Once your edits are complete, review the document to ensure all necessary adjustments have been made.
Finally, download the cleaned-up PDF to your device, or share it directly with colleagues via email or cloud services.

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How can I improve the quality of a scanned PDF?

Open the photograph or image of the document in Acrobat. From the All tools menu, select Scan OCR. From the left panel, select Enhance camera image and then from the dialog that opens, select Enhance. The image is enhanced and a PDF of the image is shown.

How to straighten a scanned PDF?

How to Straighten a Scanned PDF with docHub Pro Upload the Crooked Scanned PDF. Get Acrobat Pro, and simply open the skewed PDF in it. Deskew the Scanned PDF Page. Click on the Enhance tab select Scanned Document from the drop-down menu. Save the PDF File.

How do I reduce the quality of a scanned PDF?

You can reduce the resolution and set the color to black and white or grayscale to create smaller documents. Scan Document to Black and White. Reduce the DPI. Reduce DPI while Scanning. Use OCR. Convert PDF to Word. Delete Blank Pages wth PDFgear. Crop PDF. Save the Document as a JPEG. Compression Settings.

How to make a scanned PDF more clear?

The best and easiest way to sharpen a PDF image is to simply scan the original document again. Often, blurry pages result from scanning errors, such as a bump to the machine or a dirty scanning plate. No amount of image editing and noise reduction will ever make such an image resolve more clearly.

How to improve the quality of a PDF?

Create high-resolution print-ready PDFs using Acrobat Open the PDF in Acrobat and go to File Save as Other Press-Ready PDF (PDF/ X) In the Save As PDF dialog box, click on Settings. In the Preflight dialog, select Save as PDF/X-4 and Click OK. Note:

How do I increase the clarity of a scanned PDF?

To enhance a scanned file: Open the scanned file in Acrobat. From the All tools menu, select Scan OCR Enhance scanned file.

How to clean up a scanned PDF file?

How to clean up the pages of a PDF file online: To start, drop your PDF file or upload it from your device or your cloud storage service. Click on the filter you want to apply on your document: erase black borders, auto deskew, punch hole removal, despeckle. The filter engine automatically cleans up the document.

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