{"id":25,"date":"2024-07-12T07:43:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T07:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/?p=25"},"modified":"2024-11-01T07:56:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T07:56:41","slug":"create-searchable-pdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/create-searchable-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a PDF Searchable and Editable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nowadays, whether you\u2019re a student conducting academic research, a professional managing business documentation, or a lawyer handling legal documents, having searchable PDFs can save you time and improve efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine struggling to locate a specific term in a lengthy report or contract- <em>searchable PDF documents are your saviors!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your guide on how to make a PDF searchable and editable using various tools and techniques, ensuring you can easily access and modify your documents when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/create-searchable-pdf\/#Convert_PDF_to_Searchable_PDF_Using_Adobe_Acrobat\" title=\"Convert PDF to Searchable PDF Using Adobe Acrobat\">Convert PDF to Searchable PDF Using Adobe Acrobat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/create-searchable-pdf\/#Get_Searchable_PDF_Documents_from_ONEPDF\" title=\"Get Searchable PDF Documents from ONEPDF\">Get Searchable PDF Documents from ONEPDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/create-searchable-pdf\/#How_to_Turn_PDF_into_Searchable_Word_Documents\" title=\"How to Turn PDF into Searchable Word Documents\">How to Turn PDF into Searchable Word Documents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/create-searchable-pdf\/#Open_PDF_in_Microsoft_Word_to_Make_it_Searchable\" title=\"Open PDF in Microsoft Word to Make it Searchable\">Open PDF in Microsoft Word to Make it Searchable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/create-searchable-pdf\/#Make_PDF_Text_Searchable_by_Converting_it_with_ONEPDF\" title=\"Make PDF Text Searchable by Converting it with ONEPDF\">Make PDF Text Searchable by Converting it with ONEPDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/create-searchable-pdf\/#How_to_Make_PDF_Documents_Searchable_by_Converting_to_TXT\" title=\"How to Make PDF Documents Searchable by Converting to TXT\">How to Make PDF Documents Searchable by Converting to TXT<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/create-searchable-pdf\/#Make_PDF_Text_Searchable_Using_Google_Drive\" title=\"Make PDF Text Searchable Using Google Drive\">Make PDF Text Searchable Using Google Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/create-searchable-pdf\/#Create_Searchable_PDF_with_Command_Line_Tools\" title=\"Create Searchable PDF with Command Line Tools\">Create Searchable PDF with Command Line Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/create-searchable-pdf\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_PDF_Searchable_with_OCR\"><\/span>How to Make a PDF Searchable with OCR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool is widely used to convert PDFs to searchable PDFs. It is an accurate and time-saving tool and helps users to handle multiple PDF pages.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are quick methods to make PDF text searchable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convert_PDF_to_Searchable_PDF_Using_Adobe_Acrobat\"><\/span>Convert PDF to Searchable PDF Using Adobe Acrobat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/\" title=\"\">Adobe Acrobat<\/a> is a leading tool for handling PDF documents. Its OCR tools enable you to convert scanned images and non-searchable PDFs into searchable and editable documents with high accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part of this software is that it supports multiple languages and maintains the original layout and formatting of the document, making it a reliable choice for creating searchable PDF documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to use Adobe Acrobat\u2019s OCR feature to convert a PDF into a searchable PDF:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Open your PDF with Adobe Acrobat software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Navigate to the Tools section and select Enhance Scans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Next, click on Recognize Text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Press PDF Output Style Searchable Image. You can adjust the settings as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/convert-pdf-to-searchable-with-adobe.png\" alt=\"convert pdf to searchable with adobe\" class=\"wp-image-34\" style=\"width:330px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/convert-pdf-to-searchable-with-adobe.png 330w, https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/convert-pdf-to-searchable-with-adobe-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Then, Click the OK button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6.<\/strong> Save the newly created searchable PDF by clicking File, then Save As.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the process is completed, you will have a searchable PDF ready. Now you can easily locate specific terms or phrases within the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Searchable_PDF_Documents_from_ONEPDF\"><\/span>Get Searchable PDF Documents from ONEPDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/\" title=\"\">ONEPDF<\/a> is a completely free PDF editing and modifying tool. It offers various PDF functions and uses advanced technology to produce high-quality PDF scans with up to 99% accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its OCR technology is great at recognizing files and producing error-free output, even for complex characters or thick pages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It works on various operating systems and supports up to 16 languages, making it easy to convert PDF-based images into editable PDFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make a searchable PDF file using ONEPDF&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/ocr-pdf\" title=\"\">OCR tool<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Open the ONEPDF website on your web browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Find and select the OCR PDF option in the ONEPDF tools.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/onepdf-ocr-tool.png\" alt=\"onepdf ocr tool\" class=\"wp-image-42\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/onepdf-ocr-tool.png 700w, https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/onepdf-ocr-tool-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Upload the PDF you wish to change into a searchable PDF by selecting or dropping the file directly into the box.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/turned-pdf-to-searchable.png\" alt=\"turned pdf to searchable\" class=\"wp-image-45\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/turned-pdf-to-searchable.png 700w, https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/turned-pdf-to-searchable-300x108.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Wait for ONEPDF to make the PDF into a searchable PDF, and then click Download and get the new PDF in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Turn_PDF_into_Searchable_Word_Documents\"><\/span>How to Turn PDF into Searchable Word Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another method to make your PDFs searchable is by turning them into Word documents. You can do it by using popular software like Microsoft Word or online PDF converting tools like ONEPDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_PDF_in_Microsoft_Word_to_Make_it_Searchable\"><\/span>Open PDF in Microsoft Word to Make it Searchable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no doubt about the ease and accessibility provided by Microsoft Word in handling your documents.<br>Microsoft offers various tools and features for PDF format files including the ability to open and <a href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-converting\/ocr-pdf-to-word-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">convert PDFs into editable Word documents<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantage of using Microsoft Word over others is that you do not need to install any third-party external software or applications. Plus most of us are already familiar with Microsoft Office interface.<br>Though Microsoft Word\u2019s conversion feature works best with text-heavy PDFs, it may not preserve complex layouts perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to make PDF document searchable using Microsoft Word:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Open Microsoft Word on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Click on the File button and Open button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-pdf-in-word.png\" alt=\"open pdf in word\" class=\"wp-image-52\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-pdf-in-word.png 550w, https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-pdf-in-word-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-pdf-in-word-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Select the PDF you want to make searchable and editable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>MS Word will display a message saying it will convert the PDF to an editable Word document. Click the OK button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-pdf-as-word.png\" alt=\"open pdf as word\" class=\"wp-image-56\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-pdf-as-word.png 700w, https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-pdf-as-word-300x69.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> After conversion, the PDF will open as an editable Word document. You can review and edit the text as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6. <\/strong>Save the document in a format of your choice by clicking File and Save As.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_PDF_Text_Searchable_by_Converting_it_with_ONEPDF\"><\/span>Make PDF Text Searchable by Converting it with ONEPDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have already introduced the operations to make PDFs searchable using OCR technology in ONEPDF. It also provides multiple PDF conversion options from Word, Excel, PPT, JPG, and <a href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/png-to-pdf\" title=\"\">PNG to PDF<\/a> format and vice versa. It aims to fulfill all document needs in one place and at zero cost while maintaining the layout and structure throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONEPDF is a cloud-based online platform used to save space on your device as you are not required to install any third-party applications. A stable internet connection is all you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to turn PDFs into searchable files, using the ONEPDF <a href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-to-word\" title=\"\">Word conversion tool<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Go to the ONEPDF website on your web browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Find and select the PDF To Word option in the ONEPDF tools.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/onepdf-pdf-to-word-converteing-tool.png\" alt=\"onepdf pdf to word converteing tool\" class=\"wp-image-61\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/onepdf-pdf-to-word-converteing-tool.png 700w, https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/onepdf-pdf-to-word-converteing-tool-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Select the PDF file you want to change or drag and drop it into the conversion section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>After uploading the file, ONEPDF automatically converts the PDF into a Word file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Now click Download to save your file in Word format.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/converted-pdf-to-word-onepdf.png\" alt=\"converted pdf to word onepdf\" class=\"wp-image-66\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/converted-pdf-to-word-onepdf.png 700w, https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/converted-pdf-to-word-onepdf-300x90.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After finished editing the PDF content, you can re-convert the document to a non-editable format such as an image in case the content is accidentally changed. This operation also avoids the problem that the chat App or mail platform does not support PDF. As a versatile PDF toolkit, ONEPDF offers you many converting tools, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-to-jpg\" title=\"\">PDF to JPG converter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know the steps to turn PDF into JPG in detail, the following post is what you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-onepdf-converting wp-block-embed-onepdf-converting\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"pjNnU5HJ58\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-converting\/convert-pdf-to-jpg-windows\/\">How to Convert PDF to JPG on Windows 11\/10<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;How to Convert PDF to JPG on Windows 11\/10&#8221; &#8212; ONEPDF Converting\" src=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-converting\/convert-pdf-to-jpg-windows\/embed\/#?secret=7B6TzPwBNB#?secret=pjNnU5HJ58\" data-secret=\"pjNnU5HJ58\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_PDF_Documents_Searchable_by_Converting_to_TXT\"><\/span>How to Make PDF Documents Searchable by Converting to TXT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another effective method to make PDFs searchable is converting them to plain text (TXT) files. This can be done using various tools like Google Drive and command line tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_PDF_Text_Searchable_Using_Google_Drive\"><\/span>Make PDF Text Searchable Using Google Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google\u2019s document-handling platforms need no introduction. Google Drive is widely used for basic text extraction and editing files. Making PDFs searchable using Google Drive is a quick process and you can access your files anytime and anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it preserves the text content, sometimes it might alter the formatting for lengthy files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to make a PDF searchable using Google Drive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Open Google Drive on your device. and upload the PDF you want to make searchable and editable by clicking New then File upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>After uploading the file, right-click the PDF and select Open with, then click the Google Docs option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Google Docs will automatically convert the PDF into an editable document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Now to save it as a text file on your device, click File, then Download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>You can choose the format as Plain Text (.txt) here.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/make-pdf-searchable-with-google.png\" alt=\"make pdf searchable with google\" class=\"wp-image-72\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/make-pdf-searchable-with-google.png 500w, https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/make-pdf-searchable-with-google-300x252.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Searchable_PDF_with_Command_Line_Tools\"><\/span>Create Searchable PDF with Command Line Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Are you the tech-savvy one? Then this method is for you!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the pdftotext tool which is a part of the Xpdf package. These are very powerful tools, especially used to handle large batches of data smoothly. Here you can not only control your output but also the conversion process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it requires some knowledge of commands, it is not for everyone. Another drawback of this method is that it is limited to plain text only, and offers no formatting choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to create searchable PDFs with Command Line Tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Install Xpdf if it\u2019s not already installed. You can easily download it from Xpdf\u2019s official site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Open your command line interface (CLI) and navigate to the directory where your PDF is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Now run the command, &#8220;pdftotext yourfilename.pdf&#8221; to convert your desired PDF file to a text document.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/xpdfreader-convert-pdf-to-txt.png\" alt=\"xpdfreader convert pdf to txt\" class=\"wp-image-78\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/xpdfreader-convert-pdf-to-txt.png 700w, https:\/\/onepdf.tinyfrom.com\/pdf-editing\/wp-content\/uploads\/xpdfreader-convert-pdf-to-txt-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>The tool will generate a .txt file in the same directory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While using this method, make sure you have the correct file path and permissions for the CLI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We often feel frustrated, when our PDFs do not allow editing, and when we need to go through an entire hundred-page PDF to find a particular line or word. The solution to this problem is very simple. We can make PDF text searchable and editable by using various online platforms like ONE PDF and Google Drive. Offline software like MS Word and Adobe Acrobat are also used to efficiently convert PDFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go for platforms you find handy and comfortable with our step-by-step guide. 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