🔍 What is OCR?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is technology that converts images of text into editable, searchable text. It's perfect for:
- Scanned PDF documents
- Photos of book pages
- Screenshots with text
- Handwritten notes (with limitations)
✨ OCR Features
🌐 Multi-Language
Supports English, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, and 100+ languages
📄 Multiple Formats
Works with PDF, PNG, JPG, TIFF, BMP images
⚡ Fast Processing
Quick text extraction even from multi-page documents
🎯 High Accuracy
Advanced algorithms for accurate text recognition
📖 How to Use OCR
- Upload: Select your scanned PDF or image file
- Select Language: Choose the document's language for better accuracy
- Process: Click to start OCR processing
- Download: Get your searchable PDF or text file
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Resolution: Use images at 300 DPI or higher
- Clarity: Ensure text is clear and not blurry
- Alignment: Straight, properly oriented pages work best
- Contrast: Good contrast between text and background
- Language: Select the correct language for better accuracy
🔄 OCR + Conversion
Combine OCR with our ebook converter for a complete workflow:
- Use OCR to convert scanned PDF to searchable text
- Convert the result to EPUB, MOBI, or other formats
- Read on your e-reader with full text search!
❓ FAQ
Q: How accurate is the OCR?
A: Accuracy depends on image quality. With clear, high-resolution images, accuracy typically exceeds 95% for printed text.
Q: Can it recognize handwriting?
A: OCR works best with printed text. Handwriting recognition is limited and depends on clarity.
Q: What about complex layouts?
A: Multi-column and complex layouts are supported, though simple layouts produce best results.