https://www.proz.com/forum/software_applications/208283-transforming_scanned_text_into_word_text.html
This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings

Forum tecnici » Software applications »
Transforming scanned text into word text
Iniziatore argomento: Caroline Tsaganas
Caroline Tsaganas
Caroline Tsaganas  Identity Verified
Francia
Local time: 06:55
Membro (2011)
Da Inglese a Francese
+ ...
Sep 23, 2011

Hi everyone,

I have received this text to translate but unfortunately the agency is only able to deliver a scan of the document (i.e. an image).

It is plain text (originally a word file I guess) and I'd like to know if you have another idea rather than retyping it entirely. It is not long, but I'd like to know if a solution exists so as to be able to use it also for other projects.

Thanks a lot for your insight

Caroline
 
Jean Lachaud
Jean Lachaud  Identity Verified
Stati Uniti
Local time: 00:55
Da Inglese a Francese
+ ...
OCR Sep 23, 2011

OCR applications can turn a scanned image into text.
 
achisholm
achisholm
Regno Unito
Local time: 05:55
Da Italiano a Inglese
+ ...
OCR software Sep 23, 2011

There are many OCR software packages available for download.

I currently use ABBYY finereader for Mac, but in the past I have also used Omnipage for PC.

I believe PDF OCR X community edition will do small jobs for free, but you may also be able to find a trial version of other commercial packages that will do the job for you and not require purchase.
 
Caroline Tsaganas
Caroline Tsaganas  Identity Verified
Francia
Local time: 06:55
Membro (2011)
Da Inglese a Francese
+ ...
AVVIO ARGOMENTO
Thanks Sep 23, 2011

Thank you both very much for your help. Goodnight. Caroline
 
Sergei Tumanov
Sergei Tumanov  Identity Verified
Local time: 07:55
Da Inglese a Russo
+ ...
But why to retype? Sep 23, 2011

Why don´t you translate it from scratch in a new MS Word file?
Print out the original and just look at it when typing the translation.
 


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Moderatore(i) di questo Forum
Natalie[Call to this topic]
Prachya Mruetusatorn[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

Transforming scanned text into word text


Forum rules
Help and orientation




Wordfast Pro
Translation Memory Software for Any Platform

Exclusive discount for ProZ.com users! Save over 13% when purchasing Wordfast Pro through ProZ.com. Wordfast is the world's #1 provider of platform-independent Translation Memory software. Consistently ranked the most user-friendly and highest value

Buy now! »
Protemos translation business management system
Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!

The system lets you keep client/vendor database, with contacts and rates, manage projects and assign jobs to vendors, issue invoices, track payments, store and manage project files, generate business reports on turnover profit per client/manager etc.

More info »