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Tips for Better OCR Accuracy

Tips for Better OCR Accuracy

In this section, we identify common OCR errors and offer suggestions on how to fix them.

Blurry or Unclear Text

Re-scan the document at a higher resolution (300 dpi or higher is recommended).

Misrecognized Characters

Manually correct mistakes in the OCR Editor.
Add custom characters or vocabulary under Training Options.

For questions, available scanners, digitization tools, and equipment, please visit the Scan Tech Studio. 

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