Correct small skews in scanned pages before OCR so that text lines can be recognized more consistently.
The planned deskew tool corrects small scan angles before OCR and keeps a separate copy for visual comparison.The planned deskew tool corrects small scan angles before OCR and keeps a separate copy for visual comparison. The situations below show what this workflow is designed for so you can choose the tool before uploading a document.
The “Deskew PDF online” workflow consists of 3 consecutive stages. Review the settings and expected output at each stage because processing creates a new copy instead of overwriting the source.
Once released, you will be able to upload the source document here.
Choose the settings and review the expected result before processing.
Download a separate result without changing the source file.
The capabilities below describe what is included in the workflow and the resulting file. Use them to confirm whether this tool completes the task or whether another processing stage will be needed.
Limits keep the result predictable by describing supported files, processing boundaries and PDF properties that may require manual review. Read them before starting, especially for complex documents.
The “Prepare a skewed scan” scenario follows a source file through to a separate result. It shows which action is performed and what should be checked after download.
The file is processed only inside a temporary guest session. Access closes when the session ends, and source and result files follow the service deletion lifecycle.
These answers apply specifically to “Deskew PDF online” and extend the main instructions. They cover settings, expected output and the cases that most often need clarification before processing.
Deskew corrects small scan angles; 90-degree page rotation is a separate available tool.
Yes. The corrected pages should still be reviewed before running OCR.
Often yes: straighter text lines help OCR, but the outcome also depends on sharpness, contrast, language and page structure.
When processing cannot continue, the service shows a reason code and a safe next step. Resolve the stated issue and upload again or choose another mode; the source document remains unchanged.
FILE_TOO_LARGEThe source file is larger than the current upload limit.
Choose a PDF of up to 50 MB and upload it again.PDF_PASSWORD_REQUIREDThe PDF is encrypted and cannot be processed without a known password.
Enter the document password in the password prompt, or choose another file.Practical guides provide context that does not fit into a short procedure: how to choose a mode, understand processing consequences and handle the document safely.
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