Edit Scanned PDF

If you’ve scanned a document and saved it as a PDF, editing can be tricky. Unless, of course, you use PDFinity!

We make editing PDFs simple with our online platform.

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How to Edit a Scanned PDF Document

Editing a scanned PDF document couldn’t be easier! Use PDFinity to get the results you want in 4 steps:

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    Load your file


    Drag and drop your file or click the “Upload” button to open your scanned PDF on our site

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    Use the toolbar


    Take advantage of all the features of our toolbar to edit your scanned PDF

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    Create the updated file


    Click “Convert” to make a new PDF file with all your changes

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    Download the finished product


    Save your new edited PDF doc

Why Choose PDFinity to Edit a Scanned PDF Online?

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    Many tools at your disposal

    You can edit your scanned PDF document in various ways using our platform’s range of tools — rotate, delete pages, add images or watermarks, add and edit text… The possibilities are endless!
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    100% online

    The biggest plus of PDFinity is that you don’t need to install anything — you can edit a scanned PDF online without any special software. Do it all right here on our website!
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    Edit scanned PDFs on any device

    No matter what device you’re using, our platform is compatible. Android, iPhone, tablet, Mac, PC… You name it! You can edit your scanned PDF docs at your leisure.
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    Save time when editing scanned PDFs

    If time is of the essence, you’ve come to the right place. You can edit a scanned document in mere minutes with a few clicks. Our intuitive platform is simple and rapid to use.
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    Browser compatibility

    We take security very seriously. We use SSL encryption across our site to protect your data and files. All your documents are deleted from our servers once you have finished with them.
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    Edit scanned PDFs on the go

    The online nature of our platform means that all you need is an internet connection and your scanned PDF file to start editing. Do it from your smartphone or tablet wherever you are!
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Frequently Asked Questions about editing a scanned PDF

Is it possible to edit the text in a scanned PDF?

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Yes, you can edit text in scanned PDF using PDFinity’s online tool. Click on the text, and you’ll be able to remove text, add new text, and rewrite it until you’re satisfied.

Our platform allows you to edit a scanned PDF document however you wish.

How can I add new text to a scanned PDF?

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Upload your scanned document to our PDF editor.

Use the text feature in the toolbar to add a text box. You can add this to any part of the document and move it into the position that you prefer.

You can then type your text and adjust the size, font, and color.

Can I add signatures or annotations to my scanned PDF?

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Absolutely! Our toolbar has options for adding signatures, annotations, and more.

You can upload a signature and place it on your scanned PDF. Alternatively, you can draw directly on the document with the draw tool.

As well as signatures, you can also add images and watermarks. With our scanned PDF editor online you are free to apply a wide variety of changes to your documents.