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frederick n75341019
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June 1, 2017
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How to use OCR?

  • June 1, 2017
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Hello

I just downloaded the app to my iPhone and captured a couple of samples of text. But I don't see how to use the OCR feature. The instructions just say to have it activated, which I do.

How do I convert a scanned image to text?

Thanks!

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Krzysztof_ZP
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May 8, 2018

I'd like to add my voice to the thread - I'm currently evaluating Adobe Scan (with free Creative Cloud service), but I cannot get it to work - it won't OCR or upload the scanned documents to the CC. I've read other threads on these forums and verified that all the relevant options are on (text recognition, mobile data etc.) but to no avail.

Warintara
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WarintaraCommunity Manager
Community Manager
June 1, 2017

Thank you for using our Adobe Scan application.

By default, OCR or text recognition will take place automatically when you tap Save PDF unless ‘Run text recognition on saved PDF’ option under Preferences is turned off.  Once the text recognition process is complete, "Open in Acrobat" option will appear on the file card.

If you have further questions, please let us know.

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frederick n75341019Author
Participant
June 1, 2017

Hi

Thanks for your reply. How do I see the converted text once it's done? When I open the .pdf file in the Adobe Acrobat app on my iPhone, it's just a photograph of the text.

Warintara
Community Manager
WarintaraCommunity Manager
Community Manager
June 1, 2017

Are you able to search or select text on the PDF file in Acrobat Reader?  If not, would you mind sharing the PDF with us, so we can investigate?

Thank you,

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