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How do I clean up a poorly scanned PDF?
In Acrobat you can select to clean up your document either at scan time, or if you have a scanned document already saved as a PDF, at a later time. To clean up such an already scanned document, you would select Tools>Document Processing>Optimize Scanned Document.
Can scanned PDFs be edited?
Edit text in a scanned document Open the scanned PDF file in Acrobat. Choose Tools > Edit PDF. Acrobat automatically applies OCR to your document and converts it to a fully editable copy of your PDF. For more information on editing text, see Edit text in PDFs.
How do I remove black edges from scanned PDF?
drag from OUTSIDE the right of the page (the artboard if you like)… to the bottom left of that side of the page. You cannot EDIT the selection… once you click off its in place… BUT you can click on the selected area and hit delete and kill it if you accidentally go over something you didn’t want to hide.
How do I remove scanning lines from a PDF?
Zoom in on one of the lines to be removed from your scanned document using the Magnifier tool. You won’t be able to capture the whole line when you magnify, so start from one of the edges of the document. Erase the magnified portion of the line on the scanned document using the Eraser/Color Eraser tool.
How do I fix a blurry scanned document?
Click on the “Sharpen Picture” icon on the Image Editing toolbar or click on “Page” and then “Sharpen Picture”. When the Sharpen Picture dialog box appears, drag the slider to the right to sharpen the picture. Click the “OK” button to save the changes.
How do I optimize a scanned PDF?
Choose File > Save As Other > Optimized PDF, or Go to Tools > Optimize PDF, and then click Advanced Optimization. The PDF Optimizer dialog box opens.
How can I make a scanned document clearer?
Six Ways to Improve Your Scanning Results
- Check your results. It may seem too obvious to mention, but checking your scanned documents is a must.
- Increase your default resolution.
- Enable blank page detection.
- Enable color scanning.
- Enable two-sided scanning.
- Index as you scan.
Why does my HP scanner have lines?
HP has determined that 99% of all lines and streaks on copies made by feeding the original documents through the ADF are caused by debris on the ADF glass. Debris can include dust, paper or toner dust, residue from sticky note adhesive, correction fluid or tape, ink, fingerprints, and more.
How do I get rid of scan lines?
Use Disposable Raven Document Scanner Cleaning Wipes, or locate a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (or a cotton swab) and wet the cloth with the isopropyl alcohol (95%) or glass cleaner. DO NOT use water. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the scanner glass. Excess liquid residue may fog or damage the scanner.