Is scanned document a PDF?

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No, they are not. PDF documents can be created in a variety of ways. The two main methods you will commonly come across are PDFs created by an electronic source and PDFs created by scanning in paper documents.

Is PDF and scanned copy same?

When a document is scanned or photo copied into a PDF, it's essentially a digital photograph; any text within that PDF cannot be copied or changed. However, using an OCR (optical character recognition) program or online service you can convert text contained in an image or PDF into text that can be copied and edited.

What type of document is a scanned document?

Most scanned documents are PDF's. PDF's are great for documents with text, forms, and images that contain words.

How do I convert a scanned document to a PDF file?

How to convert JPG files and scanned documents to PDF:1Open the file in Acrobat DC.2Click on the Enhance Scans tool in the right pane.3Choose the file you want to convert: To begin, choose “Select a file” and click “Start.” ... 4Edit your PDF: Click on the “Correct Suspects” icon (magnifying glass). ... 5Save as new PDF file:

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