To extract text from scanned documents, you can use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. There are various tools and software available for this. Here are some common methods you can use:
1. Online OCR Tools
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Websites like OnlineOCR.net, FreeOCR, or OCR.space allow you to upload scanned documents (in PDF, JPEG, PNG formats) and extract the text from them. They often have free versions with certain limitations.
2. Software Applications
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Adobe Acrobat Pro: If you have a PDF document, Adobe Acrobat Pro’s built-in OCR feature can recognize text in scanned documents and convert it into editable text.
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ABBYY FineReader: Known for its high-quality OCR capabilities, ABBYY FineReader can recognize text from scanned documents, images, and PDFs, and is available for both Windows and Mac.
3. Mobile Apps
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Google Keep: Take a photo of a scanned document with the app, and it can extract text from the image.
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Microsoft Lens: Another good option for mobile devices. It turns images or documents into text that can be shared or saved.
4. Google Docs
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You can upload a scanned image or PDF to Google Drive, then open it with Google Docs. Google Docs will attempt to extract the text from the image and display it as an editable document.
5. Programming Libraries
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If you’re comfortable with coding, you can use libraries like Tesseract OCR (available for Python, Java, etc.) to extract text programmatically. Tesseract is open-source and works well for many types of documents.
If you want me to help guide you through any of these options or need assistance with specific steps, feel free to ask!