Scanned PDF Documents

If you’ve scanned documents that you’d like to turn into blog posts, here’s a step-by-step process to transform them into digital content:

1. Convert Scanned PDF to Editable Text

Use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software like:

• Adobe Acrobat
• Online tools (Smallpdf, ILovePDF)
• ABBYY FineReader
• Google Drive (upload PDF and open with Google Docs)

2. Clean Up the Text

• Fix any OCR errors
• Remove scan artifacts or formatting issues
• Break into logical paragraphs

3. Transform into Blog Format

• Add an engaging headline
• Create an introduction that explains the document’s relevance
• Break content into sections with subheadings
• Add bullet points or numbered lists where appropriate
• Include images if the document contains important visuals

4. Enhance for Web Readability

• Keep paragraphs short (2-4 sentences)
• Use bold/italic for emphasis
• Add relevant internal/external links
• Include a call-to-action at the end

5. SEO Optimization

• Identify target keywords
• Add meta description
• Include alt text for any images
• Ensure proper heading hierarchy

Tips for Different Document Types

For contracts/legal docs:

• Summarize key points in plain language
• Highlight important clauses
• Explain implications for readers

For handwritten notes:

• Transcribe carefully (OCR may struggle)
• Organize thoughts into coherent structure
• Add context where needed

For reports/research:

• Extract key findings
• Present data visually with charts/graphs
• Compare with current information