Text extraction runs first, then OCR fallback activates only when the PDF is image-only
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Summarize Scanned PDFs
Use BriefPDF to summarize scanned PDFs with OCR fallback for image-only files, then ask questions and export a structured result with page references.
Try BriefPDFWhy this page exists
Search intent around scanned PDFs and OCR is distinct from normal PDF summarization. These users usually need a product that can handle image-only files without forcing a manual text extraction step first.
OCR output is still mapped back to page numbers for summaries and follow-up questions
Useful for scanned reports, signed contracts, meeting packs, and archived filings
FAQ
Does this replace a full document OCR workflow?
Not entirely. The current OCR fallback is optimized for extracting enough page-grounded text to support summaries, Q&A, and export inside BriefPDF.
Will every scanned PDF work?
It works best on legible, upright scans. Very noisy scans or oversized image-only files may still need cleanup or splitting first.
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