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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 modify scanned in PDF in MacOS with DocHub

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DocHub is an exceptional platform for managing your digital documents seamlessly. With its intuitive editor, users can effortlessly modify and enhance their scanned PDF files. Whether you are working on MacOS or using iOS 17, iOS 18, or iOS 19 devices, our platform ensures that you can edit, sign, and distribute documents online for free. This guide will empower you to modify scanned in PDF in MacOS with ease, showcasing how DocHub can elevate your document management experience.

Follow the steps to modify your scanned PDF in MacOS

  1. Open the DocHub website and log in to your account.
  2. Upload your scanned PDF file by selecting the option to import documents from your device or cloud storage.
  3. Once uploaded, utilize the editing tools to add text, highlight sections, or insert annotations as needed.
  4. If necessary, rearrange the pages of your PDF by dragging them into the desired order within the editor.
  5. Once your modifications are complete, proceed to save your changes.
  6. Finally, download the modified document to your device, print it, or share it directly with others using the available options.

Start modifying your scanned PDFs today with DocHub and streamline your document management process!

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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.
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.
Open PDFs and make notes with Preview. 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.

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