OCR software to scan and make live text from an existing PDF file

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http://www.labnol.org/internet/batch-pdf-converter/10796/

If you already have an all-in-one printer (print/fax/scan/photocopy) or a stand-alone scanner, then you may have received this soptware with your hardware.

For example, I have a Brother Multi-functional printer and it came with PaperPort which allows me to scan pdf files wwith text images in them.

M3rc74 and paulsauve, thank you for answering a question I did not ask. Your efforts are much appreciated.

The question was "Is there any software out there that can import an EXISTING PDF and convert it to live text for editing". The importance on the EXISTING PDF part. Meaning that the PDF was scanned in as an image or from any other source.

joewinograd: has completely and thoroughly answered my question. Thank you.

Perfect

M3rc74 and paulsauve, thank you for answering a question I did not ask


Excuse me: "For example, I have a Brother Multi-functional printer and it came with PaperPort which allows me to scan pdf files with text images in them."

I guess I'm a little dazed and confused, especially since I mentioned the same software as joewinograd - i.e. PaperPort.

Please remember that we are volunteers and we do this for the pleasure of helping out. I don't think your sarcasm is appropriate. It's bit like cutting someone off in your car then yelling them! I'm not asking for points, I'm asking you to be polite!  I really don't need the grief.

Thank you for your understanding.