OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for PDFs refers to the technology that converts scanned documents or images into editable and searchable text within a PDF. It enables users to extract text from scanned files easily.
OCR scanning software like AcePDF, analyzes the text in scanned documents or images and converts it into machine-readable characters. This process makes the PDF editable, searchable, and useful for various purposes like editing or copying text.
OCR technology can convert PDFs into editable formats such as PPT, Excel, or plain text. The specific formats available depend on the OCR tool being used. You can convert scanned PDF to Word.
OCR is highly accurate for simple layouts but may encounter challenges with complex designs like tables, columns, or heavily formatted documents. Advanced OCR tools can improve accuracy in these scenarios.
OCR tools generally require the PDF to be unlocked before processing. If a PDF is password-protected, you must remove the password or unlock it to enable OCR functionality.
Our tool strive to retain the original formatting, including fonts, images, and layout. However, results may vary, especially for complex layouts or designs .