retexan599
New Member
I have some electronic documents in the form of un-editable pictures in PDF files. I need to convert them to editable text, not necessarily in PDF format. What I have been doing is printing these PDF files, scanning them on my HP 3970 scanner as a document [using the option to “Scan for editable text (OCR)]” and saving as a MS Word file. I am using the HP Photo & Imaging Software Version 2.1 that came with the scanner. What I would like to do is convert the original electronic documents directly from their PDF picture file to the editable text without the printing step. My questions:
1. Is it possible for me to do this direct conversion with the HP software I have?
2. If not, what are other ways I could do this; e.g. with other software?
3. Is there an internet online service that can do this without me buying new software?
Thanks.
1. Is it possible for me to do this direct conversion with the HP software I have?
2. If not, what are other ways I could do this; e.g. with other software?
3. Is there an internet online service that can do this without me buying new software?
Thanks.