Scan to Text


  1. Hikermann
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    Scan to Text


    Windows 7; HP Envy 5530:

    Previously had an Epson scanner which offered the capability of scanning a text document, "reading" the scan, and then copying the text in order to paste it into another program for editing purposes. Have not found that capability on the 5530; only that it will scan a document to .tff -- which, of course, is not the same and does not offer the ability to actually edit the text.

    Was I mistaken in believing that the HP Envy 5530 would have such a basic, common capability? Or does it? And, if so, where does one locate it?

    Thank you / appreciated.
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  3. samuria
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    You mean ocr there are loads of free ones or free online ones Free OCR Software - FreeOCR.net the free OCR list - Optical character recognition software
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  4. Hikermann
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    Thank you. Will give a try.
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  6. Hikermann
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    Always nice to have someone point the direction to a basic, simple solution! Again, thanks; tried, and found what I needed. Appreciate your response. Have a good weekend.
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  7. Megahertz07
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    samuria said:
    You mean ocr there are loads of free ones or free online ones Free OCR Software - FreeOCR.net the free OCR list - Optical character recognition software


    Look at the CD that came with your scanner. It probably has a OCR on it.
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  8. Hikermann
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    FreeOCR 5.4.1 | Software Downloads | Techworld

    11 Free OCR Software To Convert PDF Into Editable Word Text

    Download free trial of ABBYY FineReader OCR software

    Top 4 Best Free OCR Software

    OCR Free Free Download for Windows 10, 7, 8/8.1 (64 bit/32 bit) | QP Download

    Best Free OCR Software | Gizmo's Freeware


    Solved it for me.
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