Description:
Adds an OCR text layer to scanned PDF files
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 16.12.0@0
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Tracked Since: Nov 8, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
ocr
pdf
document-processing
scanning
productivity
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Install:
brew install ocrmypdf
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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Tesseract
– Direct Tesseract usage requires more manual setup and doesn't handle PDF reconstruction
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Adobe Acrobat Pro
– Commercial alternative with OCR capabilities but requires paid license
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pdftotext
– Extracts text from existing text layers but cannot perform OCR on scanned documents
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