Question: How does batch PDF OCR compare to other OCR tools? Does it significantly speed up the text recognition process? Answer: Batch processing definitely makes the OCR process significantly faster. If you are using a tool with batch capabilities, you …
Reduce PDF File Size Online
Question: What is the best way to reduce the size of a PDF file online? Answer: You may have already discovered that most online tools are not efficient, and only provide minimal levels of compression. If you are frustrated with …
OCR Program Download
Question: Which website should I use to download an OCR program? Answer: In my experience, I have found that most websites offering freeware provide tools that are only minimally effective; the programs make frequent errors and cannot be used as …
Optimize PDF
Question: What does it mean to optimize a PDF file? Answer: PDF optimization refers to the steps that must be taken in order to make a PDF file compatible with online use. The main barrier to uploading files to the …
OCR Program Download
Question: Where can I download a good OCR program? Answer: You will really get the best quality available if you download the free trial version of CVISION’s Maestro Recognition Server. Unlike freeware that you might find on the internet, Maestro …
Convert Scanned Image to Text
Question: What is the best way to convert a scanned image to text? Answer: If you have a scanned document containing text, and you want to make that text content searchable, you need to use OCR software such as CVISION’s …
Optical Mark Recognition
Question: How is optical mark recognition incorporated into document automation software? Answer: Document automation tools combine many different features, including optical character recognition and optical mark recognition. Optical mark recognition makes it easy to process forms with multiple-choice components, while …
Automated Check Processing Using OCR
Question: I know that the banking industry is switching away from manual data entry to automated check processing. Is the technology behind this sufficiently reliable? Answer: OCR technology is extremely reliable, and there is no reason for concern with automated …
Convert PDF to Searchable PDF
Question: How can I convert a regular scanned PDF file into a file that is text-searchable? Answer: The process that you describe requires OCR software, a very useful tool for anyone who works with scanned text. OCR, or optical character …
TIFF OCR Software
Question: Can I OCR TIFF files to make them text-searchable? Answer: You can, but I would recommend adding an additional step by converting them into PDF first. If you are making a file text-searchable, clearly you want to have it …