What OCR does
Optical character recognition analyses scanned pages and adds a searchable text layer behind the visible image.
Why searchable bundles matter
Search allows users to locate names, dates, phrases and document references without manually reading every page.
OCR is not infallible
Poor scans, handwriting, unusual fonts and low contrast can reduce recognition accuracy. Important documents should still be checked manually.
Preserve the appearance
A properly processed PDF keeps the visible scanned image while adding invisible searchable text underneath.