PDF OCR AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Scanners

The best Image Scanner alternative to PDF OCR is CamScanner, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to PDF OCR and four of them are Image Scanners so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Scanner alternatives to PDF OCR are OpenScan, Adobe Scan and Pocket Scanner.

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PDF OCR alternatives are mainly Document Scanners but may also be OCR Engines or Image Scanners.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of PDF OCR.
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PDF OCR is a software that converts scanned PDF documents into editable text files in just two clicks. Its OCR engine operates 92% faster than other software, giving users the option to select specific pages for OCR.

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PDF OCR alternatives page was last updated May 27, 2024
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    CamScanner

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    Your portable scanner. Use your camera to get high quality scans of paper documents, receipts, notes and more. Anytime, anywhere.

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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Scanner
    4.  Mobile Scanner
    5.  PDF OCR
    6.  Scan to PDF
    7.  Sync with Google Drive
    8.  Sync with Dropbox
    9.  Document structure management
    10.  Support for Batch Mode
    11.  Client side encryption
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    • CamScanner is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to PDF OCR.

    • CamScanner is Freemium and ProprietaryPDF OCR is Paid and Proprietary
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    OpenScan

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    OpenScan is an open source app that enables users to scan hardcopies of documents or notes and convert it to PDF or JPEG files. Its motto is "No ads. No data collection. We respect your privacy.".

    106 OpenScan alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Scan documents
    2.  Photo scan
    3.  Scanner
    4.  Sign PDF files
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  Fill PDF Forms
    7.  Mobile Scanner
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    Not under active development.https://github.com/ethereal-developers/OpenScan#psa

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    Adobe Scan

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    The Adobe Scan scanner app turns your device into a powerful portable scanner that recognizes text automatically (OCR) and allows you to save to multiple file formats including PDF and JPEG.

    112 Adobe Scan alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Top Adobe Scan Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Mobile Scanner
    3.  OCR
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Fill PDF Forms
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Combine PDF
    9.  Scanner
    10.  Auto capture
    11.  Built-in editor
    12.  Scan to PDF
    13.  PDF OCR
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    Adobe Scan

    The Adobe Scan scanner app turns your device into a powerful portable scanner that recognizes text automatically (OCR) and allows you to save to multiple file formats including PDF and JPEG.

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    Pocket Scanner

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    Pocket Scanner Ultimate is the stand-alone version of Kdan’s Pocket Scanner series. Search “Pocket Scanner Cloud” in the App Store and try out the app & cloud services for free!

    108 Pocket Scanner alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Pocket Scanner Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Mobile Scanner
    4.  Document structure management
    5.  Optimized for Mobile
    6.  Scan to JPEG
    7.  Scanner
    8.  Scan to PDF
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