Open the scanned document in OCR software or a PDF editor with OCR
Run OCR to convert the scanned image into editable text
Save the OCR-processed file in an editable format such as DOCX or searchable PDF
Open the converted file in a word processor or document editor
Edit the text, formatting, and layout as needed
Review the document for OCR errors and correct any mistakes
Reinsert or replace images, signatures, or stamps if needed
Save the final version in the desired format
If OCR is unavailable, use a scanner app or PDF tool that supports text recognition
If the document is image-only, use image editing software to modify the scan directly