Type on scanned PDF in Windows easily

How to type on scanned PDF in Windows with DocHub

In today's digital landscape, managing documents efficiently is crucial for productivity. Our platform excels in streamlining document editing, signing, and distribution, making it easy to type on scanned PDFs in Windows. With deep integration with Google Workspace, you can import, export, and modify documents seamlessly. Whether you're working on iOS 17, iOS 18, or iOS 19, our editor provides an empowering experience for users looking to enhance their document management process online and for free.

Follow the steps to type on scanned PDF in Windows

Open your web browser and navigate to the DocHub website. Log in to your account or create one if you haven't yet.
Once logged in, locate the option to upload your scanned PDF document. Choose the file from your computer and wait for it to load in the editor.
After the document is open, select the text tool from the available options. Click on the area where you want to type, and a text box will appear.
Begin typing your information directly into the text box. You can adjust the font size and style to suit your preferences.
If needed, move the text box to the desired location on the document. You can add more text boxes as required for additional information.
Once you have finished editing, you can choose to download your document, print it, or share it directly via email or other platforms.

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Can I scan a document and then type on it?

Scan a document as a PDF file and edit it in Word In Word, click File Open. Browse to the location of the PDF file on your computer and click Open. A message appears, stating that Word will convert the PDF file into an editable Word document.

How do I convert a scanned PDF to editable text?

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.

How do I convert a scanned document to editable text?

How to edit scanned documents: Open a PDF file containing a scanned image in Acrobat for Mac or PC. Click on the Edit PDF tool in the right pane. Click the text element you wish to edit and start typing. Choose File Save As and type a new name for your editable document.

How do I type on a scanned PDF?

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.

What is the best way to convert 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 type on a PDF in Windows?

Add new text to a PDF using a PC. Open your file in the Acrobat PDF Editor. Select Fill Sign on the right side of the screen. Choose the Add Text tool, which looks like an upper-case A next to a lower-case b. Click anywhere in the PDF where youd like to add text and start typing.

How do I convert a scanned PDF to Word editable?

How to convert PDFs to Word Click the Select a file button above or drag and drop files into the PDF drop zone. Select the PDF you want to convert to the DOCX file format. Watch Acrobat automatically convert the file from PDF to an editable Word document. Download the converted Word document or sign in to share it.

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