Scanned PDFs are essentially images of physical documents that have been converted into a digital format. The problem with scanned PDFs is that you can’t edit them as easily as you can with Word documents. By converting scanned PDFs to Word, you can easily manipulate and edit text, which is especially useful when you need to make changes to an existing document.
There are many online tools available that allow you to convert scanned PDFs to Word documents. However, not all of them are free. Here, I’ll show you a simple and free method for converting scanned PDFs to Word online.
Start by searching for “PDF to Word converter” online. There are several tools available, but look for ones that don’t require signups, subscriptions, or surveys. One such tool is PDFtoConverter, which offers a user-friendly platform for converting scanned PDFs to Word for free.
Once you’ve found a suitable tool, upload your scanned PDF to the website. Make sure the file is valid and properly prepared, then drag and drop the file into the designated section of the tool. Click the upload button and wait for the process to complete.
After the upload is complete, select the output format as Word and click on the convert button. Once the conversion is complete, the tool will provide a download link to your converted Word file. Some tools may automatically start the download, depending on your device’s settings.
I downloaded OCR software like Adobe Acrobat or ABBYY FineReader. There are also free alternatives like Tesseract OCR, but they may not provide the same level of accuracy and functionality.
I installed and launched the OCR software on my computer, then imported the scanned PDF I wanted to convert. The software automatically recognized the text within the image and converted it to an editable Word document.
Once the conversion was complete, I saved the converted Word document to my computer. This process may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the document and the quality of the scanned image.
After converting the scanned PDF document to a Word file, I reviewed the document to ensure that the conversion was successful and made any necessary edits.
By following these steps, you can quickly and easily convert scanned PDFs into editable Word files, which can save you time and effort in the long run.
Remember that if your file has sensitive information, use proper confidentiality and security tools to ensure that your data is not at risk. Additionally, note that there is a possibility that you won’t be able to edit the converted Word document due to formatting or document quality issues.
