# Make scanned PDFs searchable.

Review scanned PDFs, create search-friendly notes, and plan OCR-style document cleanup.

Scanned packets are hard to search. BitePDF starts with OCR-style review, page notes, and file habits so the document is easier to find later.

## Target

searchable scan

## Example Result

- Original: scan
- BitePDF output: search notes
- Saved: findable

## Why This Workflow Works

- OCR-style page review
- Search-friendly notes
- Works with archive packets
- Compress after review

## How To Use It

1. Open the scanned PDF.
2. Attach the visible page for review.
3. Create notes, filenames, or brief output.

## Good For

- FOIA archives
- legal scans
- finance packets
- old forms

## Questions

### Does BitePDF show the compression result before checkout?

Yes. BitePDF shows original size, output size, and saved percentage before you choose an export plan.

### Can I change compression strength?

Yes. The compression picker lets you choose Low, Medium, or High. Low favors quality, Medium balances quality and size, and High targets the smallest export.

## Related Workflows

- https://bitepdf.com/compress-scanned-pdf
- https://bitepdf.com/pdf-to-text
- https://bitepdf.com/ai-pdf-summarizer
- https://bitepdf.com/file-habit

## Links

- Canonical page: https://bitepdf.com/make-scanned-pdf-searchable
- Open tool: https://bitepdf.com/editor.html?entry=make-scanned-pdf-searchable&agent=ocr
- Tools catalog: https://bitepdf.com/tools
- Full LLM context: https://bitepdf.com/llms-full.txt