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Different platforms have various capabilities in regards to dealing with PDF files. For instance, Microsoft windows doesn’t have any built-in software for working with them. You can view them in a web browser but can't make any adjustments. On the contrary, devices running on macOS have the program Preview installed by default. It makes it simple to highlight text, insert text boxes and shapes, and even a signature, but in fact, no matter what operating system you use, you still need a professional software to manage PDFs. If you want to Convert PDF to Text OCR in Windows and complete other document management tasks, pdfFiller is the option both individuals and businesses alike turn to. It's web-based, so you can access it from any browser. Liberate yourself from OS restrictions. pdfFiller works well on Microsoft, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and other popular operating systems.

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How to Use the Convert PDF to Text OCR in Windows Feature

Converting PDF files to text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) in Windows is a simple and efficient way to extract text from scanned documents or images. With pdfFiller's Convert PDF to Text OCR feature, you can easily convert your PDF files into editable text format. Follow the step-by-step guide below to learn how to use this feature:

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Open the pdfFiller website and log in to your account.

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Click on 'My Forms' to access your saved PDF documents.

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Select the PDF file you want to convert to text by clicking on it.

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Once the PDF file is open, click on the 'Tools' tab located at the top of the page.

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In the 'Tools' menu, click on 'Convert PDF to Text OCR'.

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A new window will appear with the OCR settings. Adjust the settings according to your preferences, such as language and output format.

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After adjusting the settings, click on the 'Start' button to begin the conversion process.

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Wait for the conversion to complete. The time taken will depend on the size and complexity of the PDF file.

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Once the conversion is finished, a new window will appear with the extracted text. You can review and edit the text if needed.

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Click on the 'Save' button to save the converted text as a new document or download it to your computer.

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Congratulations! You have successfully converted a PDF file to text using the Convert PDF to Text OCR feature in Windows.

By following these simple steps, you can easily convert your PDF files to editable text format using pdfFiller's Convert PDF to Text OCR feature. Enjoy the convenience of extracting text from scanned documents and images with just a few clicks!

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Is there an OCR in Windows 10?

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is part of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP), which means that it can be used in all apps targeting Windows 10. With OCR you can extract text and text layout information from images. It's designed to handle various types of images, from scanned documents to photos.

Does Windows 10 have an OCR?

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is part of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP), which means that it can be used in all apps targeting Windows 10. With OCR you can extract text and text layout information from images. It's designed to handle various types of images, from scanned documents to photos.

How do I convert a PDF to text in Windows?

0:19 1:29 How to Convert PDF to Text on Windows - YouTube YouTube Start of suggested clip End of suggested clip From the Home tab select to text if required click the add files button to add more PDF documents.MoreFrom the Home tab select to text if required click the add files button to add more PDF documents. Reorder the files and use the page range arrows to choose the pages for conversion.

How do I use OCR in Windows?

How to Use OCR on Windows? Launch the PDF Reader Pro, click OCR. on the home page, and select the document you want to recognize. Or open the scanned PDF document, you can click OCR. on the toolbar. 1、Launch the PDF Reader Pro, and click Open File. on the home page. 2、Or enter the reading page, and hit the plus.

Does Microsoft have OCR software?

Microsoft's OCR technologies support extracting printed text in several languages. Follow a quickstart to get started with the REST API or a client SDK.

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