Re: Scanning & ocr options?

2023-08-07 Thread Jonathan C. Cohn
oduced to it). The document format recognition is very good, as is the OCR accuracy. I used it mostly to process PDF files containing images of printed

Re: Scanning & ocr options?

2023-08-07 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
is how I was introduced to it). The document format recognition is very good, as is the OCR accuracy. I used it mostly to process PDF files containing images of printed pages. *From:*macvisionaries@googlegroups.com on behalf of Traci Duncan *Date:*Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 15:27

Re: Scanning & ocr options?

2023-08-07 Thread mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries
the Windows version (a former colleague arranged for my then >>> workplace to acquire it, which is how I was introduced to it). The document >>> format recognition is very good, as is the OCR accuracy. I used it mostly >>> to process PDF files containing images of printed pag

Re: Scanning & ocr options?

2023-08-07 Thread Brandon Olivares
Personally I just use OCR for images or PDFs I need to turn to text. I never need to actually scan. If I did, I think I’d get a picture with my phone and transfer it to my computer. I don’t do it enough to need a scanner. > On Aug 7, 2023, at 11:59 AM, Traci Duncan wrote: > &g

Re: Scanning & ocr options?

2023-08-07 Thread Traci Duncan
rsion (a former colleague arranged for my then >> workplace to acquire it, which is how I was introduced to it). The document >> format recognition is very good, as is the OCR accuracy. I used it mostly to >> process PDF files containing images of printed pages. >>

Re: Scanning & ocr options?

2023-08-06 Thread Brandon Olivares
e used the Windows version (a former colleague arranged for my then > workplace to acquire it, which is how I was introduced to it). The document > format recognition is very good, as is the OCR accuracy. I used it mostly to > process PDF files containing images of printed pages.

Re: Scanning & ocr options?

2023-08-06 Thread mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries
haven’t used > it, and there may be alternatives now. > I have used the Windows version (a former colleague arranged for my then > workplace to acquire it, which is how I was introduced to it). The document > format recognition is very good, as is the OCR accuracy. I used it mostly to > p

Re: Scanning & ocr options?

2023-08-06 Thread 'jason' via MacVisionaries
, as is the OCR accuracy. I used it mostly to process PDF files containing images of printed pages. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com on behalf of Traci Duncan Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 15:27To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Scanning & ocr options?Hi all, I don’t know much a

Scanning & ocr options?

2023-08-05 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I don’t know much about full scanning OCR options. I was just reading a bit about pearl and open book from Jaws. Does the Mac have solutions like that? One main thing I want is the ability to know if my reading material is right side up. I also like the idea of the layout of the page

Re: To Choose, To Chose - OCR App

2022-06-20 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
, To Chose - OCR App Hi All (Once Again), I’ve decided to install an OCR app on my Mac Mini, but in searching for such software via “App Store” I find a quite confusing list of choices. I realize such preferences are highly subjective propositions, but I certainly would appreciate suggestions as to

Re: To Choose, To Chose - OCR App

2022-06-20 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
, To Chose - OCR App Hi All (Once Again), I’ve decided to install an OCR app on my Mac Mini, but in searching for such software via “App Store” I find a quite confusing list of choices. I realize such preferences are highly subjective propositions, but I certainly would appreciate suggestions a

Re: To Choose, To Chose - OCR App

2022-06-20 Thread 'ja...@jasonjgw.net' via MacVisionaries
personally wouldn’t be comfortable purchasing from them right now. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com on behalf of Bill Gallik Date: Monday, 20June, 2022 at 18:52 To: MacVisionaries  Subject: To Choose, To Chose - OCR App Hi All (Once Again), I’ve decided to install an OCR app on my Mac Mini

To Choose, To Chose - OCR App

2022-06-20 Thread Bill Gallik
Hi All (Once Again), I’ve decided to install an OCR app on my Mac Mini, but in searching for such software via “App Store” I find a quite confusing list of choices. I realize such preferences are highly subjective propositions, but I certainly would appreciate suggestions as to which OCR app

Re: OCR on latest software on different devices

2022-01-23 Thread Phil Halton
Personally, I use voice dream scanner for all my OCR scanning needs and it does a great job for what it is. Although, my needs are fairly rudimentary. I can check my mail and any printed matter that comes my way with the OCR scanner from Voice Dream. I bet if I gave it a thorough workout, I

Re: OCR on latest software on different devices

2022-01-22 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I believe that it is simply a factor of feature set and development. That is, the iOS recognition has been available for more iterations of the iOS and has a more full feature set when it comes to recognition settings within VoiceOver itself. These are simply my guesses, so if someone

Re: OCR on latest software on different devices

2022-01-22 Thread Muhammad Fayed
I’ve downloaded th packages for languages of interest. But, that does not explain why there is a difference in quality of image recognition! Is the reason of the quality is that on photos, it uses apple servers for image recognition, but on my Mac on Finder but open them with preview app,

Re: OCR on latest software on different devices

2022-01-22 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, See the following Apple Support article for your best information. https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/voiceover/vocbaf20181f/mac Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple

OCR on latest software on different devices

2022-01-21 Thread Muhammad Fayed
Hi, Hope my mail finds you well, I’ve MBP 2016 15” and iPhone 10s. I have tried image recognition on both devices each with latest software (Mac OS 12.1 and iOS 15.2.1). I’ve tried the same images using both but I noticed that it is much better on my iPhone and, it could recognize more text

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-29 Thread 'Sabahattin Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries
Abbyy FineReader was replaced by FineReader PDF, but I’ve not yet bought that to discover its accessibility. Of course, though not using the same intelligence present in macOS, it is very good at turning documents into formatted text and is made for the purpose. You’ll probably want to use a

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-28 Thread Anders Holmberg
ooglegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Phil Halton > Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:51 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Can th

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Of Phil Halton > Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:51 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file? > > > > It’s voice overs OCR capacity peculiar to Big Sur only? I have Catalina and > find no such voice recognition category in

RE: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-28 Thread Rebecca Skipper
I think Monterey is the first OS on Mac to offer this feature directly. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Phil Halton Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:51 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file? It’s voice overs OCR

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-28 Thread Phil Halton
It’s voice overs OCR capacity peculiar to Big Sur only? I have Catalina and find no such voice recognition category in the voiceover utility. Sent from my IPhone > On Oct 28, 2021, at 1:02 AM, Muhammad Fayed wrote: > > This feature works as well on Intel Mac. I’ve got MB

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Muhammad Fayed
s.com>> >> wrote: >> >> Thanks for this, Tim. This was really helpful. And in case anyone feels >> like one-upping JAWS and Windows, the Mac did a much better job with the OCR. >> Cheers, >> Donna >> >>> On Oct 27, 2021,

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Frank Ventura
c Book Air~ On Oct 27, 2021, at 1:44 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote: Thanks for this, Tim. This was really helpful. And in case anyone feels like one-upping JAWS and Windows, the Mac did a much better job with the OCR. Cheers, Donna

RE: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Thanks. Helpful info. From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 4:05 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file? Hi, If you have a scanner, then you can use the Image Capture app that comes stock with your Mac

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On Oct 27, 2021, at 12:14 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Thanks. > Can you scan and OCR files on the Mac or are you limited to electronic > recognition? > > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Sen

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Les Kriegler
gt; Apple Teacher >> (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) >> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >> >>> On Oct 27, 2021, at 8:14 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hey all, >>> >>> Someone just sent me a PDF image file. Is t

RE: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Thanks. I think I might try PDF Pin for that then. Thanks. From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:16 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file? Oh, you can scan files on the Mac. I think the OCR software

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Oh, you can scan files on the Mac. I think the OCR software that most people use is ABBYY Fine-reader. Donna > On Oct 27, 2021, at 1:14 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Thanks. > Can you scan and OCR files on the Mac or are you limited to electronic > recognition? > >

RE: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Thanks. Can you scan and OCR files on the Mac or are you limited to electronic recognition? From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:14 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file? Rebecca, The function

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
rd party app? > Thanks. > > > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:45 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Can the M

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
That was the case for me. Acrobat missed huge chunks of the document that the Mac got. Cheers, Donna > On Oct 27, 2021, at 1:06 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > I’ve heard that on a few places. It even appears to do better than Adobe’s > bu

RE: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
How do I install scanner drivers on the Mac? Can I use this feature to scan documents or will I need a third party app? Thanks. From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:45 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Can the Mac OCR an image

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I’ve heard that on a few places. It even appears to do better than Adobe’s built in OCR in Acrobat. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On Oct 27, 2021, at 11:44

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Thanks for this, Tim. This was really helpful. And in case anyone feels like one-upping JAWS and Windows, the Mac did a much better job with the OCR. Cheers, Donna > On Oct 27, 2021, at 11:52 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi Donna, > > Basically,

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
gt; Jamf Certified Tech >> Apple Professional Learning Specialist >> Apple Teacher >> (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) >> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >> >>> On Oct 27, 2021, at 8:14 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegro

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Les Kriegler
AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >> wrote: >> >> Hey all, >> >> Someone just sent me a PDF image file. Is there a way to make the Mac OCR >> it? >> TIA, >> Donna >> >> -- &

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On Oct 27, 2021, at 8:14 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hey all, > > Someone just sent me a PDF image file. Is there a way to make the Mac OCR

Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hey all, Someone just sent me a PDF image file. Is there a way to make the Mac OCR it? TIA, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-27 Thread Chuck Reichel
an is >>>> another alternative. But last time I used it it didn‘t support layout >>>> detection. Means it didn‘t recognized whether the page was upside down. >>>> >>>> All the best >>>> Jürgen >>>> >>>> >

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-27 Thread Anders Holmberg
gt;>> another alternative. But last time I used it it didn‘t support layout >>> detection. Means it didn‘t recognized whether the page was upside down. >>> >>> All the best >>> Jürgen >>> >>> >>> Von meinem iPad Pro gesendet >>&

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-27 Thread Jürgen Fleger
gt; >> Von meinem iPad Pro gesendet >> >>> Am 26.04.2021 um 20:17 schrieb Dave Carlson >> <mailto:dgcarlson0...@gmail.com>>: >>> >>> If you’re talking Mac OS, then the best OCR is likely the most expensive — >>> Docuscan +. Scanners themselves will

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-27 Thread Anders Holmberg
> > Von meinem iPad Pro gesendet > >> Am 26.04.2021 um 20:17 schrieb Dave Carlson : >> >> If you’re talking Mac OS, then the best OCR is likely the most expensive — >> Docuscan +. Scanners themselves will vary, but you should get one with both >> ADF and a

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Chuck Reichel
Hi Dave, Thanks. Going to check it out. Chuck > On Apr 26, 2021, at 2:17 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: > > If you’re talking Mac OS, then the best OCR is likely the most expensive — > Docuscan +. Scanners themselves will vary, but you should get one with both > ADF and a fl

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Jürgen Fleger
detection. Means it didn‘t recognized whether the page was upside down. All the best Jürgen Von meinem iPad Pro gesendet > Am 26.04.2021 um 20:17 schrieb Dave Carlson : > > If you’re talking Mac OS, then the best OCR is likely the most expensive — > Docuscan +. Scanners themselv

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Dave Carlson
If you’re talking Mac OS, then the best OCR is likely the most expensive — Docuscan +. Scanners themselves will vary, but you should get one with both ADF and a flatbed for books. Dave Carlson Farfar, Engineer, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Apr 26, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Chuck Reichel

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Barry Hadder
I use tesseract from the CLI for OCR. For a scanner I use an Epson Perfection 1640SU I’ve had for 20 years. It works pretty seamlessly with ImageCapture. > On Apr 26, 2021, at 11:59, Chuck Reichel > wrote: > > Hi list, > whats the Best scanner and OCR for VoiceOver? > I

Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Chuck Reichel
Hi list, whats the Best scanner and OCR for VoiceOver? I have a budget put aside for it so I need the best and most VoiceOver friendly combination of OCR and some very cool software to make life a bit easier! :) Thanks for any ideas? Chuck -- The following information is important for all

RE: OCR App for MacBook Air M1

2021-03-08 Thread skipper8218
Thanks. Does Prizmo or Dream Scanner work on the M1? Thanks. From: 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 6:15 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: OCR App for MacBook Air M1 It appears that a new version of ABBY FineReader for Mac is due

Re: OCR App for MacBook Air M1

2021-03-08 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
:41To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: OCR App for MacBook Air M1Hi,Has anyone found a good OCR ap that will work with VoiceOver on the Mac?Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running

OCR App for MacBook Air M1

2021-03-07 Thread skipper8218
Hi, Has anyone found a good OCR ap that will work with VoiceOver on the Mac? Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post

Re: Best OCR solution for the mac with VoiceOver?

2021-03-04 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Mar 4, 2021, at 4:15 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: > > I use an Epson scanner and have done so for over 15 years. The OCR function > is better, the more you pay. Docuscan is the most expensive, but the most > full-featured. Around $300 I think. Ouch! > > Dave Carlson > Orego

Re: Best OCR solution for the mac with VoiceOver?

2021-03-04 Thread Dave Carlson
I use an Epson scanner and have done so for over 15 years. The OCR function is better, the more you pay. Docuscan is the most expensive, but the most full-featured. Around $300 I think. Ouch! Dave Carlson Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Farfar, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Mar 4, 2021, at 12:29

Re: Best OCR solution for the mac with VoiceOver?

2021-03-04 Thread CHUCK REICHEL
!. ;)Some times you got to pay for that seamless integration! Just like my Avid Pro Tools hdx rig, it just works! Thanks Chuck Also the OCR software plays very nice with the scanner which ever scanner On Mar 4, 2021, at 1:22 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: > Seems like Docuscan, Abbey Fine Reader, or one ot

Re: Best OCR solution for the mac with VoiceOver?

2021-03-04 Thread Dave Carlson
On Mar 4, 2021, at 9:41 AM, CHUCK REICHEL wrote: Hi List, What is the best set up for doing ocr these days? Software? Printer scanner? Thanks Chuck -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running

Re: Best OCR solution for the mac with VoiceOver?

2021-03-04 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! I don’t know really. I only use Voice Dream Scanner on my Iphone. But I was thinking of getting a small scanner and our software for the Mac. Finereader or something like that. /A > 4 mars 2021 kl. 18:41 skrev CHUCK REICHEL : > > Hi List, > What is the best set up for doing oc

Best OCR solution for the mac with VoiceOver?

2021-03-04 Thread CHUCK REICHEL
Hi List, What is the best set up for doing ocr these days? Software? Printer scanner? Thanks Chuck -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post

Best OCR solution for the mac with VoiceOver?

2021-03-03 Thread CHUCK REICHEL
Hi List, What is the best set up for doing ocr these days? Software? Printer scanner? Thanks Chuck -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post

Re: OT OCR software for windows

2020-09-16 Thread jeff `greene
Thanks very much for this info! jeff On 9/16/20, Loy Green wrote: > to use the OCR in JAWS, to scan a document do this Press the insert key with > > the spacebar then the letter O then A then you will see a list of available > > scanners on your system and choose the one

Re: OT OCR software for windows

2020-09-16 Thread Loy Green
to use the OCR in JAWS, to scan a document do this Press the insert key with the spacebar then the letter O then A then you will see a list of available scanners on your system and choose the one you want to use and press enter, the document will be scanned and wait a few seconds

Re: OT OCR software for windows

2020-09-16 Thread michael dailey
, jeff `greene wrote: >> >> Hi, If I look in programs and features I do see something called >> freedom scientific omnipage but I can't find the .exe file to launch >> it. >> Thanks Jeff >> >> >> On 9/16/20, kglists via MacVisionaries >> wrote: &g

Re: OT OCR software for windows

2020-09-16 Thread 'Kawal Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries
kglists via MacVisionaries > wrote: >> I think Jaws has an OCR thing built in and you just use a scanner. I just >> use my I phone to scan things or call era to help if it’s a five minute >> discussion! >> >> -Original Message- >> From: mac

Re: OT OCR software for windows

2020-09-16 Thread jeff `greene
Hi, If I look in programs and features I do see something called freedom scientific omnipage but I can't find the .exe file to launch it. Thanks Jeff On 9/16/20, kglists via MacVisionaries wrote: > I think Jaws has an OCR thing built in and you just use a scanner. I just > use my I

RE: OT OCR software for windows

2020-09-16 Thread kglists via MacVisionaries
I think Jaws has an OCR thing built in and you just use a scanner. I just use my I phone to scan things or call era to help if it’s a five minute discussion! -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of jeff `greene Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 4:17 AM

OT OCR software for windows

2020-09-15 Thread jeff `greene
Hi List, I know this is off-topic but I'm going crazy. I always used to use DocuScan+ from Serotek but its not working on my desktop pc. Does anybody know of an OCR package for windows 10 that's accessible with Jaws? Thanks Jeff -- The following information is important for all members

OCR PDFS on Mac or iphone

2020-04-25 Thread Ian Harrison
Hi listers, Just upgraded to Catalina and I’ve lost my accessible Fine Reader software. Can you recommend something for either the Mac or iphone that will extract text to plain text or MS Word that is voice over friendly and doesn’t cost the earth. I will be doing it a lot due to needing it

Re: OCR conversion to text for the ipad pro?

2020-04-06 Thread CHUCK REICHEL
Hi KliphnShari, Thank you. Which Prizmo OCR app version for the ipad pro do you recommend? There are several in the ap store? :) Chuck On Apr 6, 2020, at 11:59 AM, KliphnShari Miller wrote: > Pirizmo works great, others swear by seeing AI > > >> On Apr 5, 2020, at 3:09 PM

Re: OCR conversion to text for the ipad pro?

2020-04-06 Thread Dezman Jackson
gt;> Hi list, >> Subject says it all. >> I received some contracts I need to convert from pdf to a rtf or rtfd text >> doc for VoiceOver to read. >> So What are you guys using for OCR conversion to text for the ipad pro? >> Thanks >> Chuck >> &g

Re: OCR conversion to text for the ipad pro?

2020-04-06 Thread KliphnShari Miller
Pirizmo works great, others swear by seeing AI > On Apr 5, 2020, at 3:09 PM, CHUCK REICHEL > wrote: > > Hi list, > Subject says it all. > I received some contracts I need to convert from pdf to a rtf or rtfd text > doc for VoiceOver to read. > So What are you guys

Which Prizmo OCR app is recommended for the IPad pro?

2020-04-05 Thread CHUCK REICHEL
Hi List, I found several Prizmo OCR apps at the app store. Which Prizmo app do you guys recommend for the IPad pro to convert pdf to text for VoiceOver? Thanks Chuck -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns

OCR conversion to text for the ipad pro?

2020-04-05 Thread CHUCK REICHEL
Hi list, Subject says it all. I received some contracts I need to convert from pdf to a rtf or rtfd text doc for VoiceOver to read. So What are you guys using for OCR conversion to text for the ipad pro? Thanks Chuck -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

VOCR, a new OCR solution for Mac OS Catalina

2019-12-22 Thread Vic
Hi. I've been using VOCR solution for a while and thought to post here in case some of the more adventurous users are interested to try this as well! Warning! Because this is a highly experimental alpha release, some setup will be required to make this work. Luckily, you do not actually have to

OCR solutions for Mac

2019-12-21 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
is at 14.. I already have the Windows version, though it’s one release behind and I’m considering both buying the Mac version and upgrading the Windows version. Is it clear whether the Mac version is still being worked on? What other OCR solutions should I be looking to in the Mac

Re: Introducing New VOCR For Bravehearts: Navigate Your Mac With OCR With Machine Learning on Catalina!

2019-10-08 Thread 'Devin Prater' via MacVisionaries
mental VOCR. > If you haven't heard VOCR, it's an app that lets you take screenshot of your > mac screen, apply OCR, navigate the result, and move the mouse using > Voiceover. It's similar to features on JAWS and NVDA. > Previously I made VOCR to utilize third party tools such

Introducing New VOCR For Bravehearts: Navigate Your Mac With OCR With Machine Learning on Catalina!

2019-10-08 Thread Chi Kim
Hi All, Sorry for cross-posting, but I'm just writing to let everyone know that I just released a new experimental VOCR. If you haven't heard VOCR, it's an app that lets you take screenshot of your mac screen, apply OCR, navigate the result, and move the mouse using Voiceover. It's

App to convert scanned pdf to text with ocr

2019-07-28 Thread dan d.
I found a homebrew port for os10 that claims to convert scanned pdf files to various text files via ocr. cisdem-pdf-converter-ocr Web page here: https://www.cisdem.com/pdf-converter-ocr-mac.html -- XB -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list

RE: Flatbed Scanner and OCR Program Recommendations

2019-07-03 Thread Simon Fogarty
No need for a vm if you get something like abby fine reader If you wanted to spend a lot of money on something like open book if that is still around thjen yes you'll need a windows vm but as it uses abby fine reader as it's ocr or at least did then go for it. -Original Message- From

Re: Flatbed Scanner and OCR Program Recommendations

2019-07-03 Thread Michael Marshall
arshall Scott' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> I would still like to know what scanner and OCR program you use. Running a >> virtual machine seems like more complexity than I want to use. >> Marshall >> >> >>> On Jul 3, 2019, at 4:06 AM,

Re: Flatbed Scanner and OCR Program Recommendations

2019-07-03 Thread Julie Rattray
Yes I have used that package too couldn’t remember its name earlier but I really liked it when I used it in the past - I think it will also let you do OCR from pictures taken on a phone but I could be wrong > On 3 Jul 2019, at 15:22, jeff `greene wrote: > > Hi Marshall, > I

Re: Flatbed Scanner and OCR Program Recommendations

2019-07-03 Thread jeff `greene
der and really like it > >> On 3 Jul 2019, at 14:48, 'Marshall Scott' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> I would still like to know what scanner and OCR program you use. Running >> a virtual machine seems like more complexity than I want to use. >> Marshall &

Re: Flatbed Scanner and OCR Program Recommendations

2019-07-03 Thread Julie Rattray
I think people have used Abbey fine reader and really like it > On 3 Jul 2019, at 14:48, 'Marshall Scott' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > I would still like to know what scanner and OCR program you use. Running a > virtual machine seems like more complexity than I want to

Re: Flatbed Scanner and OCR Program Recommendations

2019-07-03 Thread 'Marshall Scott' via MacVisionaries
I would still like to know what scanner and OCR program you use. Running a virtual machine seems like more complexity than I want to use. Marshall > On Jul 3, 2019, at 4:06 AM, Sandi Jazmin Kruse wrote: > > Hi, personally I would not do any scanning with in the mac system, >

Re: Flatbed Scanner and OCR Program Recommendations

2019-07-03 Thread Sandi Jazmin Kruse
hundred? On 7/1/19, 'Marshall Scott' via MacVisionaries wrote: > Hi, > I'm phasing out my Windows 7 OCR program and the associated flatbed scanner. > What are people using on the Mac to replace these items? > Thanks, > Marshall > > -- > The following information is i

Flatbed Scanner and OCR Program Recommendations

2019-07-01 Thread 'Marshall Scott' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I'm phasing out my Windows 7 OCR program and the associated flatbed scanner. What are people using on the Mac to replace these items? Thanks, Marshall -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Re: OCR app for mac?

2018-04-27 Thread David Chittenden
ric Oyen <eric.o...@icloud.com> wrote: > > I concur with E.T.. Abbyy Fine Reader is probably the best application for OS > X so far as OCR goes. It is comparable to Kurtzweil 1000 for windows. > > There are quite a few options so far as OCR goes. Some of the apps are fr

Re: OCR app for mac?

2018-04-27 Thread Brandon A. Olivares
18 12:23 PM, Leo Bado wrote: >>>> hi, please whatever your answer might be take this in count, >>>> >>>> I am a new mac user. >>>> >>>> ok, having said that, does anyone know about an good OCR program >>>> accesible and free? >

Re: OCR app for mac?

2018-04-27 Thread Steve Matzura
Well, that's technically not true about the not-free thing, but it depends on what you want to use OCR for. If you're talking about using it for on-screen stuff, there's one and only one solution: VOCR. If you're talking about converting scanned material to text, then yes, Abbyy is your new

Re: OCR app for mac?

2018-04-27 Thread Eric Oyen
I concur with E.T.. Abbyy Fine Reader is probably the best application for OS X so far as OCR goes. It is comparable to Kurtzweil 1000 for windows. There are quite a few options so far as OCR goes. Some of the apps are free, but most of those aren't very good. there are a couple in the app

Re: OCR app for mac?

2018-04-27 Thread Oriol Gómez
>> On 4/26/2018 12:23 PM, Leo Bado wrote: >>> hi, please whatever your answer might be take this in count, >>> >>> I am a new mac user. >>> >>> ok, having said that, does anyone know about an good OCR program >>> accesible and free? >>

Re: OCR app for mac?

2018-04-26 Thread Leo Bado
in the past. What if it were true? On 4/26/2018 12:23 PM, Leo Bado wrote: hi, please whatever your answer might be take this in count, I am a new mac user. ok, having said that, does anyone know about an good OCR program accesible and free? thanks. -- The following information

Re: OCR app for mac?

2018-04-26 Thread Brandon A. Olivares
What I did is probably a bit unconventional...I found an online OCR service, paid for credits for OCR, created a script to use their API, and just feed images or PDFs or whatever through that script to get the OCR output. Works really well for me :D Brandon > On Apr 26, 2018, at 3:31 PM,

Re: OCR app for mac?

2018-04-26 Thread E.T.
whatever your answer might be take this in count, I am a new mac user. ok, having said that, does anyone know about an good OCR program accesible and free? thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns

OCR app for mac?

2018-04-26 Thread Leo Bado
hi, please whatever your answer might be take this in count, I am a new mac user. ok, having said that, does anyone know about an good OCR program accesible and free? thanks. -- Leo Bado -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have

Re: OCR Software Cost Comparison

2018-02-12 Thread Anne Robertson
gt; > After reading an e-mail that reminded me about FineReaderPro I went to the > Mac App Store and did a search on said software. OCR Kit also came in the > results and I can’t help notice that FineReaderPro costs $119.98 while OCR > Kit costs $29.99; I’ve always one that believes

OCR Software Cost Comparison

2018-02-12 Thread Bill Gallik
After reading an e-mail that reminded me about FineReaderPro I went to the Mac App Store and did a search on said software. OCR Kit also came in the results and I can’t help notice that FineReaderPro costs $119.98 while OCR Kit costs $29.99; I’ve always one that believes you usually get what

Re: OCR on Mac

2018-01-30 Thread Alex Hall
il.com> wrote: > > Hello everyone > > Many years ago I purchased ABBEYFineReader Pro. What with one thing and > another, I am now looking for a different OCR app. Can anyone recommend > anything please? All I need to do is to be able to OCR PDFs to create > accessible ver

OCR on Mac

2018-01-30 Thread James AUSTIN
Hello everyone Many years ago I purchased ABBEYFineReader Pro. What with one thing and another, I am now looking for a different OCR app. Can anyone recommend anything please? All I need to do is to be able to OCR PDFs to create accessible versions under MS Word. Any advice would be greatly

Re: FineReader OCR Pro vs. OCR Kit

2017-02-13 Thread Bill Gallik
Thanks to Ray and Andrew for their posting to this thread. They’ve made a very good case for choosing FineReader! - Bill - "That I have no sight, does not mean I have no vision." - Bill Gallik, Northern Wisconsin Curmudgeon, 1952-20?? (I am NOT delusional)?? -- The following

Re: FineReader OCR Pro vs. OCR Kit

2017-02-13 Thread Andrew Lamanche
; iPhone7+ and Apple TV user! > >> On Feb 13, 2017, at 3:03 AM, Bill Gallik <wfgal...@icloud.com >> <mailto:wfgal...@icloud.com>> wrote: >> >> I’m looking to install an OCR package on my Mac Mini to facilitate scanning >> paper documents and photoco

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