What's a good iOS app for creating searchable PDF files from photos?

Adobe Scan creates searchable PDF files from photos. Its OCR technology indexes the text, making it easy to find specific information within the document.

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Adobe Scan is a great option for creating searchable PDF files from photos. The app utilizes its built-in OCR technology to recognize and index the text within the images. This allows you to search for specific keywords or phrases within the PDF document, making it easy to locate the information you need. This feature is particularly useful for archiving and organizing large collections of scanned documents or photos. The app also offers options to enhance the image quality, adjust the contrast, and correct perspective distortions before converting them to PDF, ensuring that the final document is clear and readable. The searchable PDF function makes document management more efficient and convenient.

Key Features

Searchable PDF Creation: Makes scanned documents easily searchable.
Image Enhancement: Improves the quality of scanned images before conversion.
Perspective Correction: Corrects distortions for clear and readable PDFs.

"I love that I can scan my old photos and create searchable PDFs. It's so much easier to find what I'm looking for now. The quality is also great, and the app is very user-friendly."

— 5★ User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/8/2025
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Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR Scanner

by Adobe Inc.

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