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PDF Reconstruction

Editable reconstruction of complex PDFs and scans while preserving the original appearance.


Editable reconstruction of a document when a PDF or scan does not contain a convenient working source layout.

When this is required

A PDF may come from a scan, an image, an old layout or a system that did not preserve the original structure. In such cases, ordinary text import does not solve the problem: the document itself has to be rebuilt first.

What gets reconstructed

  • page structure and text blocks;
  • tables, captions and graphic elements;
  • headings, lists and recurring page elements;
  • visual hierarchy and reading order.

The result is an editable document that can be prepared for further translation, localization or release in the agreed format.

Next step

Describe the project — I’ll look at the source document and the task.

For an initial estimate, a brief description, languages, volume, source format and, where possible, a sample document are enough.

Useful details to include

  • document type and source format;
  • translation / localization languages;
  • volume and estimated deadline;
  • whether source files are available or only PDF / scans;
  • special layout and final-format requirements.