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01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.
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02. Add text, images, drawings, shapes, and more.
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03. Sign your document online in a few clicks.
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04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

How to edit scanned PDF on MacBook with DocHub

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DocHub is an exceptional platform designed for seamless document management, allowing users to efficiently edit, sign, and complete forms online. With its robust integration with Google Workspace, our editor facilitates importing, exporting, and modifying documents directly from Google apps. This ensures that your workflow remains smooth and productive, whether you're working on a scanned PDF or other document types. Explore how easy it is to edit scanned PDF on MacBook using our user-friendly features.

Follow the steps to edit your scanned PDF on MacBook

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the DocHub website. Log in to your account or create a new one if you haven't already.
  2. Once logged in, locate the option to upload documents. Select the scanned PDF file you wish to edit from your MacBook.
  3. After the file uploads, use the editing tools available to modify text, add annotations, or insert images as needed. Make sure to review your changes.
  4. If necessary, utilize the signing feature to add your signature digitally, ensuring your document is ready for distribution.
  5. Once you are satisfied with the edits, you can choose to download the modified PDF, print it directly, or share it via email or link. Select your preferred method to finalize the process.

Start editing your scanned PDFs for free today with DocHub and experience the convenience of streamlined document management!

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Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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Open a PDF or scanned document: Click the down arrow next to the document title, then choose Open Attachment. It opens in Preview (or your default PDF editor). Add text, drawings, shapes, or signatures to a PDF or scanned document: Click the down arrow next to the document title, then choose Markup.
The best way to edit a scanned document is by using a PDF editor with Optical Character Recognition (OCR). OCR is a technology that turns text from images, scanned documents, and PDFs into text that you can edit, search, and interact with. However, not every PDF editor or scanner comes with OCR.
Click on the Perform OCR button that appears. If you cannot see the notification bar, click on the OCR Text Recognition button under the Tool tab. Select the language of your scanned document. After performing OCR, a newly created editable PDF will be opened in the program automatically.
How to edit a scanned PDF document for free. Open your scanned PDF file in Acrobat. Choose Tools Edit PDF. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is automatically applied to your document, converting it to a fully editable copy of your PDF.
Once your scanned PDF has been converted into an editable file with Acrobat, youre free to edit and remove text as you see fit. Use the Edit tool to click on text block you want to change. Once theyre highlighted, you can use your cursor and keyboard to make changes to the text.
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 to edit text in a PDF on a Mac. Select Tools. Select Annotate. Tap the text icon. Place your cursor on the PDF where you want to add new text. Type the text. Use the text icon to change the font, size, and style of the text.
On your Mac, open the document you want to save as a PDF. Choose File Print. Click the PDF button or click the down arrow to open the PDF pop-up menu, then choose Save as PDF. Choose a name and location for the PDF file.

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