anon
22.05.09, 18:36
There are two well-known OCR software available for free namely - SimpleOCR and JOCR but both utilities require user to download and use them from desktop, however there is a better way to get images/documents converted in editable formats using free web-based OCR services, these free services allows users to upload documents in various formats and download editable version in format of their choice.
I tested some of these free online OCR services and here is a list of best ones which will get the job done easily and accurately.
OCR Terminal (http://www.ocrterminal.com/) - Simple, fast and accurate conversion but limited to only 30 free conversions per account.
InstantOCR (http://www.instantocr.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=53) - multi-language OCR with support for more import/export formats then any other free online OCR service reviewed here.
P2EScan (http://www.p2escan.com/ocrtool.aspx) - uses java based uploading.
OnlineOCR (http://www.onlineocr.net/default.aspx) - Fast and simple, use basic text-ocr without registration.
FreeOCR (http://www.free-ocr.com/) - fast and simple OCR requiring no registration but can only convert to plain text.
While every service have their pro and cons I found OCR Terminal and InstantOCR most user-friendly, accurate and feature rich.
Link (http://www.megaleecher.net/Free_OCR) :thumbsup:
I tested some of these free online OCR services and here is a list of best ones which will get the job done easily and accurately.
OCR Terminal (http://www.ocrterminal.com/) - Simple, fast and accurate conversion but limited to only 30 free conversions per account.
InstantOCR (http://www.instantocr.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=53) - multi-language OCR with support for more import/export formats then any other free online OCR service reviewed here.
P2EScan (http://www.p2escan.com/ocrtool.aspx) - uses java based uploading.
OnlineOCR (http://www.onlineocr.net/default.aspx) - Fast and simple, use basic text-ocr without registration.
FreeOCR (http://www.free-ocr.com/) - fast and simple OCR requiring no registration but can only convert to plain text.
While every service have their pro and cons I found OCR Terminal and InstantOCR most user-friendly, accurate and feature rich.
Link (http://www.megaleecher.net/Free_OCR) :thumbsup: