OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition. It’s a technology that enables the conversion of different types of documents—such as scanned paper documents, PDF files, or images—into editable and searchable data. In simpler terms, OCR allows computers to recognize text within images or scanned documents, turning them into machine-readable text.
Imagine having a stack of paper documents or a collection of scanned images containing vital information. Without OCR, this data would remain trapped in non-editable formats, requiring manual transcription. OCR automates this process, saving time and effort while unlocking the value of your documents.