Use OCR to convert scanned .pdf files to read and listen to with the desktop web app.
Scanned PDF files need OCR (optical character recognition) technology to convert the images of text into a readable document file. 20 pages may be converted at a time.
OCR is included with a subscription to Premium, Plus, or EDU. Ensure you are logged into your account or upgrade to use the feature.
Select Add Files from the side menu
Select Document
Locate and select the PDF file from your computer
Select Open to upload the file
Press Play to initiate the OCR prompt
Set a page range, then select Convert Now
Press Play to listen
OR
Locate the PDF file from your computer
Click, drag, and drop the selected file to the text box
Press Play to initiate the OCR prompt
Set a page range, then select Convert Now
Press Play to listen
Tip: If you're not sure if your PDF needs OCR or not, open the file with your PDF viewer and use the cursor to try to highlight the text. If you can't highlight the text, then the document is inaccessible or scanned and needs OCR to convert it to a readable format. The app will also detect for you if your uploaded file needs to be converted and a prompt will appear after pressing play.