Document guides

Clear answers for scanning, OCR and editable documents

Practical, source-first guidance from the Rebuild product team. These guides explain what works, what can go wrong and how to check a result before you trust it.

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Learn the document workflow

Edit text in a scanned documentLearn the difference between OCR and genuine document editing, how to choose a safe workflow and what to check before exporting a scanned document.7 minute read Scan documents with your phoneCapture sharper document scans with a phone camera, avoid common page and lighting problems, and check the PDF before sharing or reconstruction.6 minute read Make a PDF searchableUnderstand searchable PDF OCR, test whether a document already has text, improve recognition and verify the hidden text layer before relying on it.6 minute read

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