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OCR multiple PDF files

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2007-07-17 23:33:59
Sharko
Registered: Jul 17 2007
Posts: 2

Hello

I have several scanned PDF files in my directory which I need to OCR so that the files become searchable. As I have lot of them I am looking for a possibility that allows my Mac and Acrobat 7 Pro to open, OCR and save again the existing files with a batch routine.

I would be very happy if someone could provide the name of a tool or Java Script that can do this job.

Thank you very much for your help!
Heiko

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2007-07-18 10:58:52
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Sean76
Registered: Jul 9 2007
Posts: 10
Hello Sharko:

This feature can be created in Batch Processing.
In Acro 7 Pro:
Under Advanced and then Batch Processing....create a New Sequence.
Title the sequence 'OCR' and click OK.
Double click on the left hand side the selection 'Recognize Text with OCR'.
Run command on: Selected Files...click browse to locate the desired files to be converted.
Select output location: as you desire.
Click OK
Click Run Sequence.

Hope this is helpful.
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