PDF File Types

PDF Image Only: Scanned or converted files are viewed as a picture of the actual document. Although text is not searchable, the use of bookmarks makes document navigation easier. Documents can also be indexed with searchable information fields. PDF Image Only is the most cost-efficient option.

PDF Normal: Text of the document is fully searchable. This format produces the smallest file size. Please note that this method is only recommended for documents which are being translated/converted directly from Word or Excel (as opposed to being scanned from paper).

PDF Image + Hidden Text: Creates a combination of the document image with embedded text. The reader sees only the image, never the OCR text. Text is searchable, and minor editing is possible. This format produces the largest file size.