Supported Features
Convert Scanned PDF to Searchable PDF
Enhance your Zapier workflow by integrating this step to convert scanned PDFs or image files into text-searchable PDF documents, leveraging advanced OCR technology.
Input
| Name | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Source File URL | Provide the URL of the source file in PDF, PNG, TIFF, or JPG format. Also accepts a filetoken:// link from PDF.co Built-In Files Storage. For cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox, ensure the link is publicly accessible. | Yes |
| OCR Language | Specify the OCR language for text extraction from scanned documents. Default is English. | No |
| Output File Name | Name for the converted searchable PDF. | No |
| Custom Profiles | Use a JSON string to add custom options for the conversion process. Detailed information at API Profiles. | No |
Source PDF URL & Google
When using Google Drive, it’s typically recommended to choose the File option. For more advanced file integration techniques, see Integrating File Sources with pdf.co.
Output
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
url | The temporary URL on the PDF.co file server. |
outputLinkValidTill | A timestamp which indicates how long the url will be available for. |
error | Details of any errors (if any). |
status | The response status code. If all good this will be 200. |
name | The name of the file. |
jobId | The unique identifier for the job. |
credits | The credits spent on the process. |
remainingCredits | The credits left on your account. |
duration | The time it took for the process. |