Why can't I edit the text in my PDF?

The most common reason why you can't edit text in your PDF is because you have a scanned PDF file. Scanned PDFs are treated as images, meaning that you can’t select or edit text within the file without OCR technology. If you’re looking to overcome these limitations, consider using Xodo tools. First, use the online OCR converter to turn your scanned, non-editable PDF into a searchable PDF. Then, easily edit and update PDF text directly in your browser with our PDF Text Editor.

How do I edit existing text in a PDF?

Xodo provides a PDF Text Editor for you to change and update your existing PDF text online for free. Simply select the PDF file you want to update and use the online PDF Text Editor to update, edit, or delete text. Click on the desired paragraph and start typing, formatting, or adding hyperlinks to the text as needed.

How to edit text in PDF on Mac?

You can edit text in your PDF on Mac using the built-in Preview app or an online PDF Text Editor like Xodo. To edit text using the Preview app, follow these steps: 1. Open the PDF in Preview. 2. Select the "Show Markup Toolbar" option from the "View" menu, and then click on the "Text" tool. 3. Click on the text you want to edit and start typing your changes. 4. Once you’re done, save the changes using the "File" menu. For a more convenient way to edit and update text in PDF, use Xodo directly in your browser. Our PDF Text Editor provides you with an intuitive user interface for seamless text editing. In addition, you can use 30+ other Xodo tools to edit, merge, markup, sign, and convert your files.

How can I edit text in a scanned PDF file?

To edit text in a scanned PDF file, you first need to make the document editable with the help of Xodo’s OCR converter. Optical Character Recognition inside Xodo will extract text from your scanned PDF and turn it into a PDF you can then update and modify. Once the OCR processing is done, you can use the online PDF Text Editor to make necessary text changes and update your now editable PDF. Remember to download the edited file to your device when you are done.