Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a technology that enables the conversion of different types of documents, such as scanned paper documents, PDF files, or images captured by a digital camera, into editable and searchable data. By processing the visible text in these documents, OCR software can recognize characters and convert them into machine-readable text. This technology employs various methodologies, including pattern recognition and feature recognition, which allow it to identify letters and words accurately. OCR is widely used in data entry, automated data processing, and digitization of printed documents, facilitating easier access, storage, and manipulation of text-based information.