How to Extract Text from a PDF Using OCR on iPad
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If a region of your PDF is not searchable (does not contain a text layer), Highlights can extract the text using machine learning.
1. Make an image selection over the text you want extracted:
2. Tap on the image selection to bring up the annotation popover:
3. Tap the Text Recognition button:
Wait for the text to be recognized:
Once the recognition is complete your text will appear in the comment:
And the image in your notes will be converted to text:
4. Tap the Smart Copy button to copy the extracted text
The default language for text recognition is English (US), but you can change the text recognition language in settings:
