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Turn scanned pages into searchable, selectable text, then edit it directly.

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MarqPDF reads the text off a scan and adds a real text layer, so you can search, copy and even edit it. Unlike most OCR tools, the recognised text flows straight into the editor, so you go from scan to edited document in one place.

Make a scanned PDF searchable

MarqPDF adds an accurate, invisible text layer over your scan so it is searchable and the text is selectable. See make a PDF searchable.

Scan to editable document, immediately

Recognise the text, then change it in place. That scan-to-edit flow is what sets MarqPDF apart from generic OCR tools. See edit a scanned PDF.

Extract text or export to Word

Pull the recognised text out, or convert to Word. See scanned PDF to Word and extract text from a PDF.

Frequently asked questions

What does OCR do?

OCR (optical character recognition) reads text out of an image or scan and turns it into real, selectable, searchable text.

Can I edit the text after OCR?

Yes. MarqPDF lets you edit the recognised text directly, not just search it.

Which languages are supported?

OCR handles common Latin-script languages, with more on the way.

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