PDF / OCR / text layer / local-only
Review PDF appearance and text layers separately
Compare OCR text, image-only pages, and hidden text with fixed examples. No PDF is uploaded, parsed, or sent externally.
Fixed PDF examples
| Case | Visible | Searchable text | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCR text | Visible | Present | Compare text and appearance |
| Image-only | Visible | Absent | Declare not searchable |
| Hidden text | Hidden/redacted | Present | Check for residual text |
Review fixed examples locally.
Before sharing
- Separate visual correctness from searchable text.
- Declare image-only pages as not searchable.
- Search the text layer after redaction to confirm no residual text.
- Do not send a real PDF to this page.