PDF Text Include vs iPDF local

PDF Text Includer is a simple to use Mac, iPhone and iPad app that adds text to images within your PDF files. With PDF Text Includer you can add a text layer to PDF files in no time and completely automatically. Thus, scanned documents have selectable text that can be copied and searched. Documents are much easier to find if, for example, you use the Spotlight search for terms that appear in images of a particular file. Whether typed or handwritten, PDF Text Includer recognizes 29 languages and dialects using modern machine learning. After you have opened one or more PDF files with PDF Text Includer they will be processed immediately. With just one more click you can replace the originals with the variant improved by the app. Found text can also be exported directly and with the integrated Shortcut action, the app functions can be added to your own personal workflow. To shorten further detours PDF Text Includer includes a scanner function. On the iPhone or iPad, the integrated camera is used to generate PDF files. On macOS, you can wirelessly access the camera of your iPhone or iPad. The scanned file is processed directly by the app and is ready for further use. KEY FEATURES • Drop it like it’s hot: Drag and drop your file into the application window or on the app icon • The more the merrier: Batch process multiple files or contents of folders • Intelligent character recognition (ICR): Files are being processed using advanced optical character recognition (OCR) • Scan your documents: Import any PDF files or use your iPhone or iPad to scan a new document - even on the Mac using Continuity Camera • Automate your workflow: Make use of the included Shortcuts actions and easily integrate character recognition into your workflow • Share, replace or export: You can either share the converted PDF file directly from within the app, replace the original file or export the file content as text • Typed or handwritten: Recognizes all kinds of fonts including handwritten text using modern machine learning • Privacy: Everything is being processed entirely on your device, no internet connection is required

Your PDFs. Your Server. Your Privacy. iPDF Local gives you full control over your document workflow right from your iPhone or iPad. The app connects seamlessly to your self-hosted Stirling PDF instance via API, allowing you to edit, convert, organize, and manage PDFs securely without relying on third-party services. It also integrates with Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx, making it easy to browse files, import documents, and export results across your personal self-hosted stack. No public cloud dependency, no unnecessary middlemen, and no tracking-driven workflow, just powerful document tools in your own private environment. Perfect for anyone running a self-hosted setup with Stirling PDF, Nextcloud, or Paperless-ngx who wants secure mobile access on the go. Key Features: • Connect directly to your own Stirling PDF server • Integrate with Nextcloud for file browsing, import, and export • Access documents from Paperless-ngx and send results back into your workflow • Edit, merge, split, compress, OCR, sanitize, and convert PDFs from anywhere • Convert images and common document formats into PDF • No account required, with privacy-first access to your own infrastructure • Clean, mobile-optimized interface designed for fast document handling • Restore purchases and manage Pro features easily Your documents stay under your control. Experience Stirling PDF, Nextcloud, and Paperless-ngx in one secure, flexible, self-hosted mobile workflow.