It is common to encounter situations where you must extract text from images. This could be for digitizing old documents, extracting information from scanned books or simply converting handwritten notes into editable text. Due to the advancements in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, this process has become easy and widely accessible.
In this blog post, we will show you how to convert an image into editable text by utilizing the Optical Character Recognition technology in the FileFormat OCR tool.
Understanding OCR
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a technology developed to identify and transform various types of documents, including scanned paper documents, images taken with a digital camera and PDF files, into editable and searchable data. OCR is very useful for turning printed texts into digital formats that can be easily edited, searched, and stored.
How to Convert Images into Editable Text using OCR Online
It is always recommended to use high-resolution images to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of text recognition processes. Here is a step-by-step guide to assist you in converting images into editable text.
- Visit our online FileFormat OCR app.
- Upload the required image file from your local storage, Dropbox or Google Drive.
- Select the desired language from dropdown.
- Click the OCR button to convert Image to Text.
- Download your converted Image as a ZIP archive to view instantly, or share the link with anyone.
Conclusion
In this article, we discussed how our online OCR tool makes converting images into editable text effortless. You can efficiently transform photos, scanned documents or screenshots into digital format. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily convert JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, and other image formats into editable text using our online FileFormat OCR app.
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