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Online PDF tools

Curated 108 tools · updated 2026-11-04

You shouldn't have to install Adobe to deal with a PDF. This page groups {n online PDF tools} by what you actually need to do — convert formats, batch-generate certificates and contracts, merge and split, compress, compare two versions, or OCR a scanned document. Many run entirely in the browser and never upload your file.

Product descriptions are machine-translated from the developers' original Chinese (the original text stays untouched on every product's Chinese page). Every listing links to our English product page, which in turn links to the product's official site.

Convert to PDF 42

  1. Travel Companion TripMate AI itinerary tool for family travel, organizes editable daily arrangements, transportation and expenses according to destination, budget and travel companions' needs, web and Windows can export PDF; supports web, Windows and Android (Beta), tourists preview the first day, AI generates usage quota By xuantingjiang39
  2. Magic Resume The open source AI resume workbench supports real-time preview, obtaining suggestions based on target positions, and adopting or skipping AI modifications one by one. It provides Chinese and English, customizable templates, and PDF/JSON export. The cloud version provides free and paid plans. By LinMoQC
  3. Aluminum structure AI BeamJoin An online aluminum profile design tool that uses natural language to assist in building and modifying three-dimensional solutions such as table frames, workbenches, and shelves, and organizes profile cutting lengths, materials, and processing lists. It supports PDF and Excel exports. By Nolan
  4. Guanjin Foreign trade document tool station, 15 tools including customs declaration PDF to Excel, container loading calculation, invoice packing list generation, document verification, etc., local processing in the browser, free and no registration required By 关津
  5. UUScribe Online audio and video to text tool, upload recordings or paste YouTube links, online proofread and export TXT, DOCX, PDF, CSV, SRT/VTT; supports speaker distinction, translation and AI summary, free account 120 minutes per month, and pay-as-you-go and subscription plans By UU Studio
  6. OffBase Tools A collection of free gadgets that run purely on the browser side (HEIC to PDF, PDF to Markdown, ID photo production, etc. 16). File processing is all done locally, without uploading to the server. Open and use By geMH · Nanchang
  7. Open Resume A self-deployable open source resume editor, all 156 templates are open, free watermark-free export to PDF, PNG and JSON backup, supports seven interface languages ​​including Chinese, data is saved in its own SQLite; requires Docker or Node.js 24+ deployment, MIT protocol By AniChikage
  8. ToolKnit Free, registration-free online toolbox for PDF, pictures, audio, video and text, supporting switching between Chinese and English; functions such as converting PDF to pictures and cropping pictures are completed locally in the browser, and some tools have usage quotas or file size limits. By 董子航
  9. VibeCV A web tool for chatting and writing resumes. Tell us about your experience. AI organizes it into a standardized resume. It can export one page to PDF or Word and generate an English version in one sentence. The first copy is free. By Rory
  10. Fuse Bead Patterns Pindou drawing production tool converts your own pictures into Perler/Hama/Artkal S color matching grid, supports frame-by-frame editing, material statistics, PNG/PDF export and project saving; currently free, no registration required, images are processed in the browser By BogerHou
  11. PumpkinStencil 150 original printable pumpkin carving templates, from children's simple faces to three-color shadows; you can also turn photos of pets or family members into carving templates, and export PDFs in small, medium, and large pumpkin sizes, and the classic mode is free By lenoooin
  12. ResumePlot AI Chinese-English bilingual AI resume editor, import PDF, DOCX or text and sort out real experiences one by one, adjust the content according to the target position and export searchable PDF; basic editing is free, AI rewriting requires login, free quota included By JonathanOwenTJ
  13. FileOnTap HEIC to PNG tool (free), the file is converted locally in the browser without uploading to the server, no registration is required, and there is no watermark; it also supports HEIC to JPG, image compression, and image to PDF By Shao Zheng
  14. Excel spreadsheet tools Browser-side Excel/PDF data processing tool, configure field matching after uploading multiple sources, preview the combined results and export a new workbook By wuzhaohui
  15. CrossTool Cross-border seller local privacy toolbox, 52 tools 100% run in the browser (video compression, image conversion to PDF, cost calculation, etc.), zero upload and zero server, for Amazon/TikTok Shop/Shopify sellers, free and no registration required By 863683348
  16. StitchCraft Cross-stitch drawing generator (free), drag photos into the browser and turn them into embroiderable DMC drawings in a few seconds. 454 colors automatically match color numbers, calculate how many skeins of each thread to buy, export PDF and print directly; no registration required, photos are not uploaded to the server, AI redrawing is optional, and Chinese interface is supported By ooklwq · Chengdu
  17. Chat2Mind Convert ChatGPT conversations or pasted text into editable mind maps to help organize notes, review knowledge and organize content. Supports image, PDF and Markdown exports By LuKaka
  18. InvoiceFlowAI Invoice Manager Open source invoice sorting and reimbursement preparation software, which collects PDF/OFD/XML invoices in batches from QQ/163 mailboxes, OCR identification, classification, archiving and export to Excel, leaving uncertain results for manual review; provides Windows/macOS desktop version and independent DeepSeek Harness plug-in By EthanYoQ
  19. SeatingChartGenerator Free online seating chart generator that supports drag and drop arrangement of wedding, party, classroom and event guests, and can be exported to PNG or PDF when completed By kugua233
  20. Create PDF from Sheet Convert Excel to PDF, you can preview pagination and merge multiple workbooks in the browser, the file does not need to be uploaded to the database, no registration is required, and there is no watermark By jankarong
  21. AI drawing review AI-assisted drawing review web application, oriented to multi-professional drawings of industrial construction projects, supporting architectural, structural, and electrical drawing upload analysis, rule checking, evidence slicing, manual review, and HTML/PDF/DOCX report export By Jackeyhate9
  22. PDF2MD Convert PDF to Markdown, completely offline, no need to upload, no file size limit, supports image text recognition, private and secure, device-side processing, supports sharing through AirDrop; Hongmeng version By slamancn
  23. Doc2Md Convert PDF, Word, Excel and other format files into Agent-friendly Markdown format By Limo · Shenzhen
  24. PDF to QR Code Online tool to convert PDF to QR code By zhugezifang
  25. Loomet Web bead pattern making tool, supporting image import, accurate bead consumption statistics, real bead preview, mobile Build Mode and PDF export By Felix
  26. JustOpenFile Open any file in the browser, no installation or account required, supports PDF, Word, Excel, ZIP, video and dozens of other formats. By zxcHolmes
  27. Messy2Sheet AI document conversion tool that organizes screenshots, email orders and PDF price lists into Excel/CSV according to custom fields, and supports saving and reusable recipes By Alex Zheng
  28. SENTHUB Markdown to PDF tool, pure front-end, no need to upload, supports real-time editing and preview, native Chinese typesetting, one-click PDF export, dark mode, open source and free By daxia-dong
  29. Pdf To MD Converter A free PDF to Markdown online conversion tool that quickly and accurately converts PDF files into concise Markdown format. By fishisnow
  30. FillPDFfromExcel Tool to fill Excel data into PDF By jankarong
  31. Print PDF Tool Figma printing plug-in. The PDF exported in Figma itself is not suitable for printing scenarios. The color space is RGB. This tool is mainly used to export PDFs that can be directly used for printing in CMYK color format. By JohnsonZou · Wuhan
  32. Figma printing tool landing page Export CMYK color mode, bleed, 300 DPI as a print-ready PDF file By Johnson Zou · Wuhan
  33. Square Face Generator An online pixel avatar generator that pays homage to the Flash era and supports exporting the designed avatar as a 3D Papercraft PDF drawing. By Hugh · Hangzhou
  34. ChatFlowchart Charts are generated through language description, copywriting can be edited, and PDF or pictures can be exported. By allen2peace
  35. PaperPrint Printing paper template website (free), supports a variety of printing paper templates and supports online adjustment, preview, and export of images and PDFs By mingforpc · Zhuhai
  36. Compare Two Word Word document online comparison tool, supports Word, Excel, PDF, PPT, TXT, making document comparison simple and safe By JL
  37. Recap A Chrome extension that helps you organize clutter and save time! Transform web pages and PDFs into engaging visual summaries, including mind maps, timelines, and tabular summaries. Perfect for students, professionals and content creators! By Zero24
  38. OVO Tab Manage your new tab page, support free ChatGPT, manage bookmarks, massive wallpapers, PDF conversion, data cloud synchronization and other functions By waylonzheng · Shenzhen
  39. yft online design Open source version based on canvas [final design]. Import the finalized PDF template for perfect restoration, import PSD, and support exporting to images/PDF/SVG By morestrive · Wuhan
  40. ChatGPT ChatGPT is a cross-platform desktop application that supports Mac, Windows and Linux. The main functions include slash commands, system tray, shortcut keys, system menu, chat record export (PNG, PDF, Markdown), loading any website URL as an application window (the URL is desktop, you can do more interesting things with the help of the system API) - More introduction By lencx
  41. my browser A customizable browser that supports screenshot exporting to PDF By luowei
  42. Mark notepad Markdown notepad, supports importing and exporting PDF from text images By luowei

Batch generation (certificates, contracts, invoices) 19

  1. invoice-archiver Email invoice automatic archiving command line tool, retrieve PDF invoices (including Nono.com linked invoices) from .eml or read-only IMAP, rename according to "item-amount-month and day", archive by month, deduplicate by invoice number and record CSV ledger; pure Python standard library + pdftotext, MIT protocol By cobalt-kite12
  2. Notebook Generator Generate printable notebooks, journals, and calendar PDFs for free, with more than 100 inner page templates and multiple paper sizes. You can export folded and bound booklets. No registration is required. PDFs are generated locally in the browser. By tusunsun
  3. ViewHTML HTML viewer, with HTML/CSS/JS on the left and real-time preview on the right, you can directly open local .html files, suitable for previewing HTML generated by ChatGPT/Claude/Codex; one-click sharing as a link, QR code, PNG or PDF, no registration is required, and there is also Claude Code/Codex/Cursor sharing skill By Levine
  4. barcodegen.net Online barcode generation tool supports 35 types of barcodes such as Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A, QR code, Data Matrix, PDF417, etc., can export SVG/PNG/JPG, supports batch import of CSV packaging and ZIP download, and also has barcode label printing and code scanning identification; free, no registration required, no watermark, commercially available, the interface is available in 11 languages ​​including Chinese By surfacex-dev
  5. Name Tracing Name tracing exercise paper generator, paste the whole class list and generate one page for each person at once, supports print and cursive writing, generates PDF locally in the browser, and does not upload names By honghui
  6. Free Graph Paper Printable graph paper generator, more than 30 paper types (graph paper, dot matrix paper, staff, Cornell notes), download vector PDF after customizing the grid size By honghui
  7. Hui Quote AI foreign trade quotation tool, the product library is built once, and the selected products are automatically priced according to EXW/FOB/CFR/CIF/DDP (the profit margin is based on the practical standard of selling price and insurance plus 110%). It generates a bilingual quotation PDF in Chinese and English in 30 seconds, and comes with a free quotation calculator that does not require registration. By 宋永昌 · Shanghai
  8. BulkCerts Batch certificate generator, upload an Excel or CSV list, select a template, and generate personalized PDF or PNG certificates for each recipient By Linky-AIinlink
  9. MailMergeOnline PDF batch generation tool with built-in ready-made templates for certificates, contracts, payslips, invoices, etc. You can import Excel/CSV and map fields to batch generate personalized PDFs, and the data will not leave the browser - no installation required By Linky-AIinlink
  10. MetaClean A cross-platform local file metadata cleaning tool that supports batch processing of images, PDF, Office and text files without uploading files to the cloud. By Moresyl
  11. Children's companion picture book AI customized parent-child picture book platform, which generates age-appropriate scripts, unified character illustrations, dubbing, interactive reading, PDF and videos from family stories; completed works can be read, and exclusive generation is based on invitation By Aaron
  12. HEICPDF Convert HEIC/HEIF images to PDF for free, supports batch conversion, no registration required, privacy and security By pang3fan-creator
  13. Create Fillable PDFs PDF form builder, support starting from scratch or uploading an existing PDF, adding interactive text boxes, checkboxes and signatures, creating fillable PDF documents with drag-and-drop fields and custom properties. By jankarong
  14. MarkdownConverter.pro Bidirectional Markdown document format conversion tool, supports conversion between Markdown and PDF/Word/HTML, built-in LaTeX rendering and code highlighting, supports batch processing and API calling By daipeng
  15. AIColoringPages Provides various types of coloring pictures, supports collection and PDF downloading. All coloring pictures are generated by AI. The coloring pictures are continuously updated every day. In the future, we will consider supporting users' own AI-generated coloring pictures. By sk · Guangzhou
  16. YAMLResume Resumes as Code in YAML, use YAML format to write resumes and generate beautiful and professional PDFs By xiaohanyu
  17. AI Detector Verify whether text and images are generated by AI. Documents such as images and PDFs already support C2PA content certificate verification. (C2PA is an innovative open technology that aims to provide detailed background information of online content and enhance the credibility and transparency of digital content. It is currently supported by well-known companies such as OpenAI, Microsoft, and Heygen) By Ethan Sunray
  18. 91 Simplify Resume design generator (open source), with two built-in designers, a variety of free templates, and supports exporting PDF and JSON By 91化简
  19. Simple resume Resume creation tool (simple style), supports online preview, comment and generate high-definition PDF By 刚师傅 · Changsha

Edit, merge & compress 11

  1. NCurator An open source AI office assistant that uses natural language to read, create and edit local DOCX, XLSX and PPTX. It supports viewing file modification differences, PDF reading and local knowledge base retrieval. The software is free and has its own model API Key. Available for Windows and macOS - Open Source Warehouse By Yoan98
  2. LearnNote Local learning workbench, organizes video subtitles, PDF, Markdown and other materials into editable notes, retaining the original text and source time points for verification; no LearnNote account is required, self-selected models, remote API fees are additional; currently available on Windows, macOS/Linux preview, source code uses Apache-2.0 By hurry
  3. NeatCompress Batch compression tool for audio, video, PDF and images, using WebCodecs hardware acceleration and WASM dual engines for local processing, files are not uploaded to the server; supports specified target size (WeChat 25MB/100MB, Discord 10MB/50MB, etc.), lossless merging, cropping and converting to GIF By DDTer
  4. Text Tray Native macOS temporary text tray, you can quickly view, edit, clean, count, translate, copy and save temporary text without opening a full text editor, and can repair line breaks caused by copying from PDF By Jingyuan Zheng
  5. YiTools Toolbox, 34 tools including JSON formatting/Base64/image compression/PDF merging, purely local processing of data without uploading, free and no ads By Ezreal · Wuhan
  6. free online pdf tool PDF tools that support merging, splitting, compressing, converting and editing By zhugezifang
  7. Free online toolbox Provides 1000+ online tools, including developer tools, code formatting, compression, encryption, decryption, download link conversion, JSON formatting, regular testing, favicon online production, copybook tools, Chinese Simplified and Traditional Chinese conversion, Thunder download link conversion, hexadecimal conversion, QR code, photo compression, and PDF merging By zhugezifang
  8. TO MD Convert Word, PDF, tables, presentations, web pages, pictures, audios, compressed packages, codes, RSS and URLs into structured Markdown in seconds, no registration required, long-term free, focusing on privacy and security. By Ethan Sunray
  9. PDFLance PDF toolset, all running natively in the browser. Your files will not be uploaded elsewhere. Merge, split, edit, convert PDF for free, we value your privacy By ljxyaly · Shenzhen
  10. PDF editor Simple PDF editor By ljxyaly · Shenzhen
  11. md2card MD2Card is an online tool that supports multiple themes. It can split Markdown and generate knowledge cards with one click. It supports AI magic cards and long text intelligent splitting functions. It is editable and can be exported to PNG/SVG/PDF. It is suitable for note sharing and social media communication. By md2card · Shenzhen

OCR, compare & parse 9

  1. MyNexus Turn e-books into a searchable and question-answerable private knowledge base. After importing EPUB/PDF/TXT, it will automatically parse, chunk, vectorize and support RAG Q&A. It is equipped with books, tasks and token management backends; you need to deploy three services: core-api, worker and web-ui. By PoxenStudio · Guangzhou
  2. Lumina A local-first AI companion reader that cuts long texts into paragraphs based on semantics and generates structured summaries (paragraph titles, key points, and questions to be answered) paragraph by paragraph. The abstracts can be traced back to the original text. It supports formats such as PDF / EPUB / MOBI / AZW3 / DOCX / Markdown and native OCR of scanned documents. It uses native Ollama by default and can also be connected to the cloud API. It also provides cross-book notes and global search, text listening, ancient Chinese and foreign language translation, and optional online Q&A — macOS 14+ By HeZhenghui · Shenzhen
  3. PdfCompare Free login-free online PDF comparison and text conversion tool, running purely locally based on browser WebAssembly, millisecond-level word-level red and green highlight differences and drawing overlay comparison, 100% zero upload of document data to the cloud, zero risk of leakage By haihiaen
  4. Read PDF Aloud PDF reader also supports mainstream document formats such as TXT, MD, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, DOCX, etc. It supports 120+ languages ​​and has 600+ sounds to choose from. By Dkphhh
  5. AiXian Toolbox, install desktop-level tools into the browser, including 50+ tools such as PDF merging, picture background removal, AI ID photo, JSON formatting, OCR recognition, etc. All are processed locally and the files do not leave the device. By gf1023456
  6. ScanRead.ai OCR text extraction tool supports 100+ languages ​​and can extract text from images, PDFs, screenshots and handwritten documents By ScanRead Team
  7. Scanned.to AI-driven OCR document recognition and translation platform, converts scanned PDF/images into editable Word/Text, retains the original typesetting, and supports 50+ language translations By michael0127
  8. Speakoala An intelligent voice assistant that integrates "full format compatibility, supernatural vocals, and immersive listening", it can convert local documents such as web pages, emails, and PDF/Word into multi-language readings that are comparable to real people with one click. With word-level highlight synchronization, background white noise, and up to 4x speed adjustment, it frees the user's eyes and allows deep reading to take on new life in fragmented scenes of commuting, housework, or fitness. By yuhoayu-arch
  9. Xuewei Scan - OCR&PDF Scan and Print OCR, image text recognition, translation, image conversion to PDF, printing, album data organization (iOS) By 极客学伟 · Beijing

More related tools 27

  1. LumaView macOS lightweight image viewing tool, directly browse folders, zoom and rotate, view EXIF ​​and multi-page PDF; free, MIT open source, macOS 12+, universal version DMG about 2.5 MB By ixiehao
  2. Nihongo to Japan Japanese self-study website, from the Japanese syllables to JLPT N1, 650+ grammar explanations, 191 self-study textbooks, proficiency tests and verb conjugation tables, supporting 9 interfaces including Simplified Chinese; the core content is free and no registration is required, and there are optional support plans (additional exercises and PDFs). The website contains advertisements By Hsiao-Yi Yang
  3. Squishy Paper Free printable Paper Squishy handmade drawing library, supports 4 languages, a single page contains front and back sides and trimming lines, and can be directly downloaded as PDF and coloring line drawings By Peacoke
  4. DoCube A local-first personal knowledge base that collects PDF, EPUB, web pages, Markdown and videos into the same library, and completes annotation, document linking, full-text search and interval review during reading; supports Mac / iPhone / iPad, up to 5 documents for free, Pro one-time purchase By 杭州文旭互动科技
  5. MyFateGPT (Purple Micro Life Book) Chinese Ziwei Dou number chart and AI vernacular interpretation tool, free viewing of zodiac signs and partial trial reading; complete seven-chapter report for one-time ¥299 / US$39, including PDF, and simplified and traditional Chinese guides on birth time, lunar leap month and chart differences By Jayden-tong
  6. ExamParser Convert Word, PDF or Google documents into a question bank that can be directly imported into Canvas with one click. No need to log in. Files are deleted as soon as they are used up. Teachers no longer have to manually record questions one by one. By Nanshanelectrician
  7. Glim Free and open source Mac multi-format file viewer, view Markdown charts and equations, PDF, images, JSON, CSV and source code in the same workspace, supports Apple Silicon and Intel By NeoPanic
  8. Quick Get Well English recovery sympathy wording filtering tool, selects modifiable example sentences according to relationship, scene, tone and format. It is currently free and does not require registration. It comes with teacher paper cards PDF and workplace care wording exercises. By BogerHou
  9. Chinese Gender Predictor An English folk entertainment website that converts Gregorian calendar birthdays and conception dates into lunar calendar ages and months to query the traditional gender table. It also has an independent age calculator and a free A4 / US Letter party game PDF; no registration is required, dates are processed in the browser and cannot be used for medical judgment. By BogerHou
  10. LightRead Open source e-book and paper reader, supports EPUB / MOBI / PDF, local library, annotation and listening to books. Local reading does not require registration or Internet connection. It provides macOS / Windows / Linux installation package By yzfly
  11. Vedic Astrology Chart Vedic astrology ranking tool, enter birth date, time and place, calculate the chart through Swiss Ephemeris, provide planets, houses, Nakshatra, Dasha and D9/Navamsa information and Chinese and English AI interpretation; basic ranking and short AI summary are free, detailed reports and PDF are optional and paid By fpy5627 · Chengdu
  12. pdf translation assistant Translate documents with one click, keep the original format of the translation, upload PDF/Word, translate into 20+ languages, preview the first 3 pages for free, then pay if you are satisfied By hy0619
  13. Reading ManYue The iPhone/iPad comic reader can import Venera comic sources (JS source files or source links) for online browsing, search and follow-up. It can also import CBZ, CBR, CB7, ZIP, RAR, 7z, PDF and other local comics from "File" for offline reading; supports WebDAV and SMB to access personal network disk NAS, and can connect to Suwayomi / Tachidesk, Komga, Kavita, LANraragi, OPDS library; ¥3 paid download By SoBison
  14. videotopdf.app Convert any video to a high-definition, time-stamped PDF, structured notes and verbatim transcripts By robin
  15. engram Index notes, PDFs, and web pages, and then recall them in one sentence. The results are accurate to the file: line and date, all without leaving the computer. By jnMetaCode
  16. Next BConvert 70+ free tools, supporting image, video, audio, PDF and text processing, running locally in the browser, no need to upload, no account, no restrictions By xiaoshangmin · Shenzhen
  17. ToolGarden All-in-one toolbox, free online, including JSON, PDF, pictures, QR codes, information encoding and decoding, subtitle production and other common tools, completely local browser processing, privacy and security By Jimmy · Beijing
  18. CastReader Read webpages, Kindle, WeChat reading, and PDFs to you, and you can also explain while reading, supporting 40+ languages ​​(Chrome plug-in) By Vin
  19. cv.cm Browser-native PDF, image and QR code tools, files are not uploaded; there is also a post-reading Fenyun clipboard By 馒头饭
  20. MarkdownToWord.pro Markdown to Word/PDF/HTML tool, supports LaTeX formulas, Mermaid charts, GFM syntax, local processing in the browser, no registration required By daipeng
  21. ChatBYOK.com Telegram robot that provides native ChatGPT experience, supports multi-modal input (text/pictures/files), real-time search, image generation/retouching, and PDF output By yvonuk
  22. Markdown to PDF Bot The Telegram telegram bot can render Markdown messages containing tables/formulas into PDF, which will be very useful for friends who play OpenClaw in Telegram. By yvonuk
  23. Tbsp to Cups Converter Tablespoons to Cups Converter [Chart + Printable PDF] By august
  24. WebsiteScreenshot.online Free online website screenshot tool. Supports PNG, JPEG, and PDF formats, supports custom resolutions, and supports mobile and desktop views. No registration required, use now! By ShawnHacks · Beijing
  25. Inpodcast AI Convert documents to podcast audio, supporting PDF, Word, Markdown and TXT file formats By Ethan Sunray
  26. PPResume Resume production web app based on LaTeX, providing extremely high-quality resume layout and PDF output By Xiao Hanyu
  27. docod Intelligent document comparison - supports cross-comparison of Word and PDF, dual-screen display, and the effect is clear at a glance By yiuman · Guangzhou

Frequently asked questions

Are there free online PDF tools that don't upload my file?

Yes, and this page favours them. Tools listed under browser-based processing state that the file stays on your device — useful for contracts, invoices and anything confidential. You can verify by opening your browser's Network panel while processing a file: no large outbound request means it's local.

How do I convert Excel or images to PDF?

Several tools on this page do exactly that. One converts spreadsheet data to PDF with a page-preview before export and can merge multiple workbooks; others handle images. All work in the browser without installing Excel or Acrobat.

Can I batch-generate certificates or payslips?

Yes. One tool comes with ready-made templates for certificates, contracts, payslips and invoices — import an Excel or CSV list, map the fields, and it generates a personalised PDF per recipient. Another focuses purely on certificates at scale.

How do I compare two versions of a PDF?

Use the PDF comparison tools listed here. They highlight what changed between two documents, which is far faster than reading both side by side — common for contracts and versioned specs.

Can I turn a scanned PDF back into editable text?

Yes, with the OCR tools on this page. They recognise text in scanned documents and export to an editable format such as Word or plain text. Accuracy depends on scan quality.