Converting a scanned document into a readable document

Once the document has been scanned, or if the document is available as an image file (bitmap, .jpg, .png, image .pdf), you can convert the document to a readable document using the built-in character recognition (OCR) function.

  1. Choose the Start tab.
  2. Choose Extra > Extra  > Scan .
    The OCR dialog appears.
  3. Click Add file  and open the image file.
    You can add multiple files by repeatedly clicking Add file .
  4. The following buttons will prepare your document for character recognition:
    ButtonExplanation
    To move the page up one place. Click the page you want to move, then click the button to move it.
    To move the page down one place. Click the page you want to move, then click the button to move it.
    To delete a page. Click the page you want to delete, then click the button to delete it.
    To rotate a page 90% clockwise. Click the page you want to rotate, then click the button to rotate it.
  5. Click Apply OCR.
  6. Choose a location for saving the document, give the document a name and click Save.