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ABBYY FineReader

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FineReader PDF
Developer(s)ABBYY
Initial releaseJuly 1993; 31 years ago (1993-07)
Stable release
16.0.13.4766[1] / 10 November 2022; 2 years ago (2022-11-10)
Operating systemWindows, macOS, Linux
TypeOCR
LicenseCommercial proprietary software (Retail or volume licensing)
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ABBYY FineReader PDF is an optical character recognition (OCR) application developed by ABBYY.[2][3] First released in 1993, the program runs on Microsoft Windows (Windows 7 or later) and Apple macOS (10.12 Sierra or later). Since v15, the Windows version can also edit PDF files.[2]

Users can use the program to convert image documents (photos, scans, PDF files) and screen captures into editable file formats, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Rich Text Format, HTML, PDF/A, searchable PDF, CSV and txt (plain text) files.[3] Since Version 11, files can be saved in the DjVu format. Since Version 15, the program recognizes text in 192 languages and has a built-in spell check for 48 of them.

FineReader recognizes new characters in several ways. Users can train the app on characters, adding them to the recognition alphabet. Users can select characters from a list and add them to the alphabet of a selected language (for example, adding certain Icelandic characters to a German alphabet for a German text describing Iceland). Finally, users can add domain-specific vocabulary to the FineReader’s built-in lexicon.[4]

The program also enables users to compare documents, add annotations and comments, and schedule batch processing.[5][6]

As of 2015, there were more than 20 million users of ABBYY FineReader worldwide.[7][2][8] ABBYY licenses the embedded OCR technology to various companies including Fujitsu, Panasonic, Xerox, Plustek, and Samsung.[9][10]

In February 2020, version 15 of the software was rated "Highest-quality OCR on the market" by PC Magazine.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Release 2 build 16.0.13.4766". ABBYY. New versions added as released.
  2. ^ a b c "Вектор модернизации: обзор обновленного ABBYY FineReader 12". 3DNews - Daily Digital Digest (in Russian). Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b "ABBYY FineReader Pro is an unparalleled OCR solution". Engadget. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  4. ^ Sporleder, Caroline; Bosch, Antal van den; Zervanou, Kalliopi (7 July 2011). Language Technology for Cultural Heritage: Selected Papers from the LaTeCH Workshop Series. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 978-3-642-20227-8.
  5. ^ Nield, David; DeMuro, Jonas P.; Turner, Brian (11 October 2021). "Best OCR software of 2021: free and paid options". TechRadar. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  6. ^ Dalton, Will; DeMuro, Jonas P.; Turner, Brian (6 December 2021). "Best scanning software of 2022". TechRadar. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  7. ^ "ABBYY выпустила 12 версию своего флагманского продукта FineReader". 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015.
  8. ^ Группа компаний ABBYY, 2014
  9. ^ Radyuhin, Vladimir (19 January 2008). "IT opportunities and challenges in Russia". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 July 2014.
  10. ^ "С технологией ABBYY смартфон Samsung Galaxy S4 распознает текст с фотографий". Archived from the original on 14 May 2015.
  11. ^ Mendelson, Edward (6 February 2020). "ABBYY FineReader Review". PC Magazine. Review updated from time to time.
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