OCR SDK
Turn document scans into searchable PDFs with the Scanbot Document Scanner SDK
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Create searchable PDFs with an embedded text layer
The Scanbot Document Scanner SDK generates searchable PDF files with an OCR text layer. Users can select, copy, and search text – right in the scanner’s interface. Besides searchable PDF creation, the SDK can also return the recognized text along with its position on the page directly. OCR works on scans captured with the live camera as well as on images imported from the gallery or files.
The SDK operates 100% offline, ensuring uninterrupted workflows regardless of internet connectivity. All data is processed on the user’s device, in compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Scanbot OCR SDK a standalone product?
No. OCR is a feature of the Scanbot Document Scanner SDK. It recognizes text in document scans and outputs a searchable PDF for further processing in your workflow.
If you only need single-line data extraction, the Text Pattern Scanner SDK is the better fit.
Which languages does the OCR SDK support?
The OCR engine supports all languages using basic Latin script, as well as Latin 1 and extended A set languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.
Which platforms and frameworks does the OCR SDK support?
The Scanbot OCR SDK is part of the Document Scanner SDK. The Document Scanner SDK is available for Web, Android, iOS, React Native, Flutter, .NET MAUI, Capacitor, Kotlin Multiplatform, Linux, Windows, and Cordova.
Which platforms and frameworks does the OCR SDK support?
To enable OCR in the Document Scanner SDK, you can either choose to export the PDF with OCR layer or use the “Scan from image” option.
If you have any questions during integration, please reach out to our technical support team.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Request a 7-day trial license to test the SDK in your own app. Without a license key, the SDK runs for 60 seconds per session. To see OCR in action without integrating anything, download our demo apps.