Extracting Text from Images or Scanned PDFs
To extract text from images or scanned PDFs, follow these steps:
- Install PDFElement on your computer.
- Import a photo or scanned PDF.
- Use the OCR function.
- Delete the text.
Making a PDF Non-Selectable
To protect a PDF document and make it read-only, follow these steps:
- Click on the "UPLOAD PDF" button.
- In the top right corner, click on "SETTINGS" to activate the "PDF Protection" function.
- After selecting the "PDF protection" checkbox, you can enter the desired password.
Copying a Locked File
To copy a locked file, follow these steps:
- Save the page on your computer by pressing Ctrl and S simultaneously.
- Open the saved file and copy the content.
Downloading a Protected File
To download a protected file or text, follow these steps:
- Download and install the "Allow Copy" extension for Google Chrome.
- When you encounter copy protection on a web page, click on the extension icon to allow copying.
Selecting Non-Selectable Text
If you have difficulty selecting and copying desired text, follow these instructions:
- Right-click using your mouse.
- Choose "View Page Source."
- Press Ctrl and A simultaneously to automatically select all the text.
- Finally, press Ctrl and C simultaneously to copy all the text.
Writing on a PDF on a Mobile Phone
To write on a PDF file on your mobile phone, follow these steps:
- Use Google Drive on your Android device.
- Access the Google Drive app and select the PDF file you want to fill out.
- Click on "Fill Form" at the bottom of the screen.
- Fill out the PDF form with the required data and click on "Save" in the top right corner.
Writing on a PDF Using Various Applications
There are several applications available for writing on PDFs on smartphones and tablets:
- Xodo PDF (Android and iOS)
- Adobe Fill & Sign (Android and iOS)
- Foxit Mobile PDF (Android and iOS)
- Readdle PDF Expert (iOS)
- Preview (iOS)
Programs for Writing on PDFs
For writing on PDFs on Windows and MacOS, you can use the following programs:
- Acrobat Reader DC
- Adobe Acrobat DC
Converting a Scanned File to Word
To convert a scanned file to Word, follow these steps:
- Select "Open" from the File menu.
- Find the digital file and click on "Open."
- After opening Microsoft Office Document Imaging, press Ctrl+A to select the entire document, and then press Ctrl+C to copy it.
- Start Microsoft Word and paste the copied content.
Editing a Scanned Document Using Word
To edit a scanned document using Word, follow these steps:
- Scan the document as a PDF file.
- Click on File > Open.
- Find the PDF file on your computer and click on "Open."
- A message will appear indicating that Word will convert the PDF file into an editable Word document. Click on "Add."