Convert an image PDF

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Summary: Use an online service to add the text layer

Option 1: Free service

There are many good free services to add a searchable text layer to a PDF you've already scanned. The one we recommend is Sejda. It is an established, trusted company.

  1. From the Sejda page, click "Upload PDF file"
  2. Choose your PDF File
  3. Click "Recognize text on all pages" at the bottom of the screen
  4. When your file is done coverting, click "Download." It should now be ready for use with structal!
  5. Option 2: Paid services your district may have

    Many districts pay for services that allow you to add a searchable text layer to a PDF you've already scanned. The following is a list of these services, with links to the articles that show you how to use them, if you'd prefer to use those instead.

    1. Kami
    2. Adobe Acrobat
    3. Thanks for reading!