How to convert scanned files to editable PDFs on iOS
Part 1: Introduction of Wondershare PDFelement for iOS
PDFelement is a PDF editor app that works on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android at the same time. It allows users to create, edit, convert and annotate PDF documents on any device. The software has been designed to be user-friendly and easy to use, with a clean interface that makes it simple to navigate. PDFelement also offers a range of powerful features, including the ability to add text, images, signatures, and comments to PDFs.
The latest version of PDFelement for iOS V3.0 has been released, and it includes some welcomed additions. One of the most notable is the PDF OCR and text recognition function, which allows users to convert scanned files to editable PDFs on their iPhone or iPad. This can be a major time-saver for anyone who needs to work with PDFs on a mobile device, as it eliminates the need to transfer files to a PC or Mac in order to make edits. With these new additions, PDFelement for iOS V3.0 is an even more powerful tool for anyone who needs to work with PDFs on the go, making it an essential tool for anyone who needs to work with PDFs on a regular basis.
Part 2: How to edit scanned files on iPhone and iPad
1. OCR PDF on iOS
OCR PDF on iOS is one of the most useful features of PDFelement. With this feature, you can easily edit scanned PDF documents on your iPhone or iPad. The OCR process is very simple and only takes a few steps.
Step 1: Select “Recognize”
-Start by opening your PDF document in PDFelement.
-To begin, tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner and select “Recognize.”
Step 2: Tap “OCR PDF”
-In the pop-up window, select “OCR PDF.”
-Now, choose whether to recognize the text in the entire document or just a certain area.
-With an OCR, you can either make the scanned PDF documents editable or searchable.
-You can select the page range too.
Step 3: Select the language
-Choose the language of the text found in your PDF file, then tap ‘Next’ to start the OCR process.
Step 4: Ready for Editing
-After completing this task, the text in your PDF will be editable.
2. Edit Text in PDF on iPhone and iPad
Step 1: Open a PDF document
-By tapping the + symbol, you can open a PDF document from your device.
Step 2: Tap the Text tab at the top.
-Tap the Text tab at the top of the screen and start typing.
Step 3: Tap on a text section to select it.
-Tap on the text you want to edit.
-You can then adjust the font, size, color, and alignment of the text. You can also change the line spacing and character spacing.
Step 4: Editing the text.
-You can start editing this text by tapping the “Edit” button in the floating toolbar.
-You can also use the handy editing toolbar to format your text, add bullets or numbering, and more.
-And if you need to make room for more text, you can easily delete or resize existing text boxes.
Part 3: Pros and Cons of OCR function of PDFelement
Pros:
Multi-language support:
It supports the recognition of 18 languages, making it a useful tool for companies with international operations.
Generate editable PDF documents directly:
This is a great feature for those who have a lot of PDF documents that they need to edit or extract data from. The OCR function also works as a PDF filler by quickly converting your scanned documents into editable text files.
Recognize Options:
Additionally, the OCR function can be used to extract text, symbols, and images, making it possible to create searchable documents.
Cons:
Internet connection required:
This can be problematic if you do not have a stable internet connection or if you are in an area with limited or no internet access. Additionally, OCR can take a long time to process documents, so if you need to OCR a large document, it could take quite a while.
There are restrictions on use:
The number of pages that can be OCR’d is less than 100 pages. In addition, the file size must not exceed 100M. Lastly, the number of documents in progress that can be OCR’d at the same time does not exceed 10.
Part 4: Other functions of PDFelement for iOS
1. Added the function of inserting hyperlinks:
PDFelement for iOS also allows users to insert hyperlinks into their PDF documents. This can be incredibly useful for quickly jumping between pages or web pages. Hyperlinks can be inserted into text or images, making it easy to navigate even the most complex PDFs.
2. Added picture/camera signature function:
With the added picture/camera signature function, you can easily add your signature to a document and then email it to the intended recipient. The proxy signature feature allows you to add someone else’s signature to a document on your behalf. This can be helpful if you need to sign a document but cannot be physically present when it is signed.
3. Scan optimization
When scanning a document, PDFelement for iOS will automatically identify the scanning area and add smart filters to make the scanning results clearer. This can be a huge time-saver when scanning multiple documents, as it eliminates the need to manually adjust the scan settings for each one.
4. Share PDFs with Document Cloud
And because PDFelement for iOS integrates with leading cloud services, users can easily share their documents with colleagues and collaborators.
5. UI upgrade
The new UI upgrade makes the interface more concise and easier to use.
It has the ability to optimize the document-level menu. This allows users to more easily access the various options and functions available within the app.
Another useful feature is the image text editing merge function. This allows users to quickly and easily edit images within PDF documents.
Part 5: Verdict
PDFelement for iOS provides an all-in-one solution for those who want to convert scanned files or images into editable PDFs. With this app, you can easily recognize text in 18 different languages, generate editable PDFs directly, and even insert hyperlinks and signatures into your documents. In addition, the new update also comes with UI improvements and other new features, such as the picture/camera signature function and scan optimization. If you’re looking for a reliable and easy-to-use PDF converter app, then PDFelement is definitely worth checking out.
