Convert scanned documents into searchable PDFs

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This tool converts scanned documents into searchable PDFs, making text within images readable and indexable. Users can upload scanned files and receive PDFs where the text can be found using search functions. It works with document images that contain printed or handwritten text. The service is designed for anyone who needs to digitize paper documents or make existing scans more functional for reference and retrieval purposes.

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