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Edit a scanned PDF

Edit a scanned PDF free and in your browser. Built-in OCR recognises the text on the scan right on your device, and then you can click any line and retype it. The scan is never uploaded anywhere. No watermark, no sign-up.

  • Runs in your browser: files are never uploaded
  • No watermark, no sign-up
  • Free to use
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What you can do with Edit Scanned PDF

  • OCR runs in your browser: the scan never leaves your device
  • After OCR, click any recognised line and retype it in place
  • Covers match the page background, so edits blend into the scan
  • Works page by page on long documents

How it works

  1. 1

    Add your file

    Drop your file into the tool. It stays in your browser, never uploaded.

  2. 2

    Run Edit Scanned PDF

    Click the button and it processes instantly on your device.

  3. 3

    Download or share

    Download the result, or turn it into a shareable link and QR code.

Edit Scanned PDF FAQ

How do I edit a PDF that is just a scanned image?

Open it in peadf and run the built-in OCR when prompted. The text on the scan becomes editable lines you can click and retype, with the edit blended onto the page.

Is the scan uploaded for OCR?

No. OCR runs inside your browser using your own device, so the document never touches a server.

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