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Software to scan documents


ChrisM
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Hi all

 

Is anyone of aware of a free or cheap software package that I can get me hands on, so that I can scan a document and then edit the document - i.e. instead of using a pen/typewriter to fill in forms, I want to scan the original form and then use my word processor for its completion (using OO.o or StarOffice). I've googled but without any real sucess.

 

I know of this which is supposed to be good textbridge but its an M$ app :angry: and its expensive.

 

Cheers.

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You want OCR software. ( Optical Character Recognition )

I believe Kooka can do this, but not tried it. A quick google on this subject brought up several hits, here's a couple.

http://www.linux-ocr.ekitap.gen.tr/

http://www.linuxworld.com/story/32641.htm

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Thanks anon for the confirmation of what kinda software I'll be needing. I'll be reading them up.

Much obliged.

Cheers. :beer:

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