Edit scanned pdf is the #1 frustration after “free pdf editor.” A scan is an image. Edit existing text in pdf only works on native text PDFs. For scans you need OCR or overlays.
Paths that work
- OCR pdf editor path — run OCR → searchable PDF → copy text / search (Pdf Buddy OCR).
- Overlay path — add text to pdf, whiteout, stamp signature on top of the scan.
- Convert scanned pdf to editable word — OCR then export; expect cleanup.
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