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How to highlight in scanned PDF on Desktop with DocHub

DocHub is an innovative platform designed to streamline document management tasks such as editing, signing, and distributing. With its powerful features, users can easily import, modify, and sign scanned PDFs directly from their web browsers, allowing for seamless workflows and efficient document handling. Whether you're collaborating on a project or simply annotating a document, highlighting in scanned PDF on Desktop is made effortless with our editor.

Follow the steps to highlight in scanned PDF on Desktop

Open the DocHub website and log in to your account.
Upload your scanned PDF file by selecting the upload option on the main interface.
Once your document is loaded, navigate to the editing tools available on the side panel.
Select the highlighting tool, and adjust the color and opacity to your preference.
Click and drag your cursor over the text you wish to highlight in the scanned PDF.
Repeat the highlighting process for other sections as needed to emphasize important information.
After completing your highlights, save the changes to your document.
Finally, download your edited PDF, print it, or share it directly via email from the platform.

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How to highlight in scanned PDF on Desktop

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Users can easily create, OCR, and edit scanned documents using Foxit PDF Editor. The process involves creating a PDF document from a hardcopy using a scanner, compressing the file size, and converting it into a PDF. The OCR option can be revisited later for text recognition. This allows users to create a digital copy of a scanned document efficiently.

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How do I highlight a scanned image?

The best way to highlight a scanned PDF in Mac or Windows is by using a PDFelement. This PDF tool comes with an OCR technology that scans image-based PDF files and makes them editable. Once you perform OCR, you will be able to highlight and edit texts of your PDF easily.

How to highlight an image in a PDF?

How to Highlight Images and Lines in PDF [3 Easy Methods] How to Highlight Images in PDF. Open File in PDFgear. Annotate Area in Image. Drag to Highlight. Change Highlight Color. Go to Comment Tool. Rectangle Tool. Draw Highlights.

Why cant I highlight text in a PDF?

The most common reason that you cant highlight PDF documents is because the document doesnt actually contain any real text. Instead, it contains scanned text, which is essentially an image of the text. In this case, you wont be able to highlight, underline, strikethrough, or edit this text in any way.

How do I highlight a scanned PDF for free?

Free Methods for Highlighting Scanned PDF How to Highlight Scanned PDF. Open the File with PDFgear. Choose Area Highlight Tool. Confirm the Highlight Area. Choose PDF to Word. Use OCR Tool. Get Highlighted Text in Word. Add Shape in PDF.

Can you highlight text on a scanned PDF?

Yes, you can highlight scanned PDFs in docHub Reader. Open your PDF file in docHub Reader Select the area you want to highlight A toolbox will show up near the area you just selected Click highlighter from the toolbox Save the PDF.

How do I highlight on a scanned PDF document?

How to Highlight Scanned PDF Import PDF. Click the Open files button on the Home window to import PDF to the program. Step 2: Perform OCR. Head over to Tool OCR to perform the OCR of the document as there is a Perform OCR button on the top. Highlight Text. Click Comment at the top of the program.

How do I highlight a document on my desktop?

Right-click the file, folder, or link that you want to highlight, and then select Pin to top. Note: You can highlight a maximum of 3 items per library, folder, or view.

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