PDF/Scan Conversion Tool Development

Freelancer Job Post: PDF/Scanned Document Conversion Tool for Translation Projects
Project Overview
Looking for a skilled developer to create an application that converts scanned documents or PDFs into editable formats whilst preserving the original layout. The tool must facilitate translation workflows and allow for final output that visually matches the source document.
Requirements

Convert scanned documents and PDFs into fully editable text
Maintain original document formatting, layout, and styling
Support translation workflow integration
Preserve tables, images, and graphics positioning
Enable easy text editing without disturbing the document structure
Allow for exporting the translated content back to PDF with identical formatting to the original

Technical Specifications

OCR capability for accurate text extraction from scans
Format preservation across language changes (text expansion/contraction)
Support for multiple document types (PDFs, images, scanned documents)
User-friendly interface for document processing and editing
Cross-platform compatibility (Windows/Mac preferred)

Deliverables

Fully functional application meeting all requirements
Source code and documentation
Installation guide
User manual

Skills Required

OCR technology expertise
PDF manipulation programming
UI/UX design
Document format conversion experience
Translation workflow knowledge

Budget and timeline to be discussed with qualified candidates. Please include examples of similar projects in your proposal.