Recognize text in PDF on Smartphone phone

How to recognize text in PDF on Smartphone using DocHub

DocHub is a powerful platform designed to streamline document editing, signing, and distribution, making it easy for users to manage their documents on the go. With its seamless integration with Google Workspace, users can import, modify, and sign documents directly from Google apps. Whether you’re using a Samsung Galaxy S25+, Apple iPhone 16 Plus, Xiaomi Poco X6, Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola, or OPPO F27, this guide will empower you to recognize text in PDFs effortlessly.

Follow the steps to recognize text in PDF on Smartphone

Open your web browser and navigate to the DocHub website. Log in to your account or create a new one for free.
Upload the PDF file you want to work with. You can easily do this by selecting the appropriate option on the editor.
Once the PDF is loaded, look for the text recognition feature. Initiate the process to allow the platform to analyze and recognize any text present in your document.
After recognition, review the extracted text for accuracy. You can make any necessary edits directly within the document.
When you are satisfied with the changes, choose to download the document, print it, or share it directly via email or other platforms.

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How do I get a PDF to recognize text?

Make a PDF searchable with docHub. Open docHub on your computer. Click Open. Find and select the document you want to make searchable, then click Open. Head to Tools and select Recognize Text. Press PDF Output Style Searchable Image. Select OK. How to make a PDF file searchable. - docHub docHub.com acrobat hub make-a-pdf-se docHub.com acrobat hub make-a-pdf-se

How to find a PDF file on iPhone?

Youll be able to find it there if its on your iPhone. Open the Files app. Tap Browse On My iPhone. Search your folders for the PDF.

Why cant I search for a word in a PDF?

One of the main reasons why PDFs are not searchable is that they dont include any text. The PDF may be a scanned document or just an image-based document. If thats the case, then there is no searchable text. You can read the text within the image-based document, but the PDF tool cannot.

How do I enable OCR on a PDF?

Open a PDF file containing a scanned image in Acrobat for Mac or PC. Click on the Edit PDF tool in the right pane. Acrobat automatically applies optical character recognition (OCR) to your document and converts it to a fully editable copy of your PDF. Click the text element you wish to edit and start typing.

What is the PDF reader with OCR on Android?

The docHub Scan scanner app turns your device into a powerful portable scanner that recognizes text automatically (OCR) and allows you to save to multiple files formats including PDF and JPEG. The most intelligent scanner app.

How to find a word in PDF on phone?

Select the specific PDF you want to search. Look toward the upper right on your screen and locate the magnifying glass. Tap the magnifying glass and type in the text you want to search. Navigate through the search results that pop up. How to search a PDF on an Android | docHub docHub.com acrobat hub search-a-pdf-o docHub.com acrobat hub search-a-pdf-o

Does Android have a PDF reader?

Acrobat Reader is simple to . But, if you dont want to download the app, there are other options available to you. Google PDF Viewer will appear as an option on your Android device when you try to open a PDF, or you can select Files by Google. Both these options offer viewing only.

How do I get OCR text from a PDF?

How to copy text from a PDF Go to the OCR PDF tool. Upload the PDF you want to convert with OCR from your computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox. Select the main languages of the PDF for the most accurate conversion. Select OCR PDF to create the PDF searchable. Open the PDF.

How do I auto detect text in a PDF?

Open a PDF file containing a scanned image in docHub for Mac or PC. Click the Edit PDF tool in the right pane. Acrobat automatically applies OCR to your document and converts it to a fully editable copy of your PDF. Click the text element you wish to edit and start typing. Get text from an image: How to OCR a PDF | docHub docHub.com acrobat hub use-ocr-to-rea docHub.com acrobat hub use-ocr-to-rea

How do I find a word on PDF?

Using any browser, open a PDF document (right-click Open with). Press CTRL+F or CMD+F, depending on your operating system. Alternatively, access the Find function in the menu bar. Type and navigate between search results using the arrows next to the search box.

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Recognize text in PDF on Smartphone mobile device

How to recognize text in PDF on Smartphone using DocHub

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