SimpleOCR

For those looking to extract text from scanned images, SimpleOCR is the go-to application. Developed by Simple Software, the latest version, 3.5, offers a range of features that make this document management tool a must-have in the Office Tools category.

SimpleOCR supports multiple Windows platforms, including Windows 2000, XP, XP Professional, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, ensuring compatibility with almost any modern system. You can download SimpleOCR for free, making it a cost-effective solution for OCR (Optical Character Recognition) needs.

One of the standout features of SimpleOCR is its ability to convert scanned images into text files or Word documents. The interface allows users to manually specify text and image zones, enhancing the accuracy of the text extraction process. The application includes dictionaries in English, French, and Dutch, along with interactive correction suggestions, ensuring that the conversion is nearly flawless.

Installing SimpleOCR is straightforward, with program file names like SimpleOCR.exe, MSPSCAN.EXE, and Time Stopper.exe. Once installed, you can use the software to scan documents directly or load existing images. The recognition process will convert these images into plain text or RTF (MS Word) formats. SimpleOCR's capabilities extend beyond just machine-printed text; it also includes a 15-day demo of Charactell's Softwriting handprint recognition engine, though handwritten text does need to be legible for the best results. More

You may want to check out more software, such as XML Viewer, Final Draft or ScanSoft OmniPage, which might be similar to SimpleOCR.