[access-uk] Re: converting pdf to readable text

  • From: Ted Martin <tedmart@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:05:02 +0000

One possibility could be System Access Docuscan plus. It will also convert to mp3 or Daisy.


On 01/01/11 9:54, David Quarmby wrote:
Hi Alan,
you need to use some OCR software such as Kurzweil or Open Book or some
other alternative OCR software to scan the image of the PDF into text.
regards
David Quarmby
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07736 087019
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    ----- Original Message -----
    *From:* Alan Pollard <mailto:a.pollard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
    *To:* access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
    *Sent:* Saturday, January 01, 2011 9:36 AM
    *Subject:* [access-uk] converting pdf to readable text

    Hi List members,first up A happy new year to all!.I have just
    downloaded a multi page operating instruction Manual for a domestic
    Appliance ,unfortunatly only available in,P d F format, and jaws
    advises me that the file is empty apparently as it is just an image
    file.,could someone advise me please how I can convert the above
    imformation into my computer .all suggestions much
    appreciated,Regards Alan



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