ocrmypdf ☆
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Description:
Adds an OCR text layer to scanned PDF files
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 16.12.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 8, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: ocr pdf document-processing scanning productivity
Install: brew install ocrmypdf
About:
OCRmyPDF adds an OCR text layer to scanned PDF files, making them searchable and selectable. It processes images using Tesseract OCR and reconstructs the PDF with a text overlay while preserving the original visual quality. The tool supports automatic language detection, batch processing, and output compression for efficient document management.
Key Features:
  • Multi-language OCR support via Tesseract
  • Preserves original document layout and image quality
  • Batch processing capabilities for multiple files
  • Output compression and optimization options
  • Metadata preservation and PDF/A conversion support
Use Cases:
  • Converting scanned documents into searchable archives
  • Digitizing paper documents for business workflows
  • Making academic papers and books text-searchable
  • Processing invoices and receipts for document management systems
Alternatives:
  • Tesseract – Direct Tesseract usage requires more manual setup and doesn't handle PDF reconstruction
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro – Commercial alternative with OCR capabilities but requires paid license
  • pdftotext – Extracts text from existing text layers but cannot perform OCR on scanned documents
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