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How to convert scanned PDF to text in MacOS with DocHub

DocHub is an innovative platform that streamlines document editing, signing, distribution, and forms completion, making it easier to manage your documents online for free. With its deep integration with Google Workspace, users can effortlessly import, export, modify, and sign documents directly from Google apps. Whether you're using iOS 17, 18, or 19, DocHub ensures a seamless experience for converting scanned PDFs to text in MacOS.

Follow the steps to convert scanned PDF to text in MacOS

Open the DocHub website using your preferred web browser and log in to your account.
Upload your scanned PDF by selecting the appropriate option to import documents from your computer or directly from Google Drive.
Once the document is uploaded, use the editing tools to select the text recognition option. This process will convert the scanned image into editable text, enabling you to make necessary changes.
After the conversion, review the text for accuracy and make any edits to ensure it meets your requirements.
Once you are satisfied with the document, choose to export it as a text file, download it in your desired format, or share it directly via email or integrated applications.

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How to extract text from a scanned PDF?

Select OCR software like docHub or an online OCR service. Open the software or navigate to the online service and upload your scanned PDF. Select the OCR option to convert the scanned image to text. Check the OCR output for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.

How do I get my Mac to read text from a PDF?

Reading a PDF file on your Mac is easy; simply open the document in the preview function, select the View option then Read Aloud. Once this is done, the automated voice will begin to read out loud.

How do I convert a scanned PDF to Word on a Mac?

How to convert a PDF to Word on a Mac with Preview. Open the PDF in Preview. The Preview app thumbnail looks like a photo and a loupe. If the file doesnt automatically open in Preview, control-click the file and select Open With Preview. Export and save as a Word file. Choose File Export.

How to get text from scanned PDF Mac?

In the Preview app on your Mac, open the PDF you want to copy from. Do any of the following: Copy text: Choose Tools Text Selection, drag over the text, then choose Edit Copy. Copy a portion of text vertically: Choose Tools Text Selection, hold down the Option key as you select the text, then choose Edit Copy.

How do I convert a PDF to text on a Mac?

Convert PDF File to Text After editing your PDF file, you can now convert it. On the top toolbar, you will see the File menu. Click on it and select Export To and then Text as the output format from the submenu. After that, click on the Save button and you will be able to save your converted file.

How do I convert a scanned PDF to text?

Google Drive OCR is a free OCR tool to convert PDF images to text online using a free Gmail account. The tool is free and easy to use. To use, you simply upload your PDF image to Google Drive and use its OCR feature to convert it into a text document.

How do I convert a PDF to readable text on a Mac?

Heres how: Open Google Docs and select the New button. Select File Upload and choose the desired PDF file. Once the file has been uploaded, right-click the file image thumbnail and select Open with Google Docs. It will be automatically converted to text.

Can you convert a scanned PDF to text?

With the help of Optical Character Recognition (OCR), you can extract any text from a PDF document into a simple text file. And its simple: just upload your PDF and let us do the rest. After you provided your file, PDF2Go will use OCR to get the text from your PDF and save it as a TXT file.

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