what software can i use for OCR scanning.

[Theresa1954]

Have Paperport 14 but can't get it installed properly. Help please

[Dragon-Fur]

@Theresa1954 

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True - We cannot help you install third party software.

Should you be interested AND are willing to meet the requirements for adding the service,

HP offers HP+ level features for your non-HP+ printer model.

The features include Scan and Save as Searchable PDF files.

READ before deciding -- 

If you do not agree -- 

OR

If, after reading the information, you do not understand the way the features work or are meant to be used, perhaps find another free or purchased OCR software.

For example,

One of many examples found on the 'net:

Best OCR software of 2025

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 Read >>> About HP Smart Advance for HP printers

 File Includes links to reading materials

 Description:  HP Smart Advance enhances the HP app experience by including additional features and tools, such as Advanced Scan, Advanced Shortcuts, and Print Anywhere. HP app settings and features vary by device, printer model, and country/region.

HP Smart Advance features

HP Smart Advance includes the following enhanced features and tools:

• Advanced Scan includes automated scan quality features, Advance Presets, and conversion tools to work with text from images. For more information, go to Using advanced scanning features (HP App).   Once opened -- Read the FAQ – Includes Which non-HP+ printers are eligible for Print Anywhere?
• Advanced Shortcuts includes Save as Searchable PDF / Editable PDF Files, Text Files and Smart File Name settings. For more information, go to Use HP Smart app Shortcuts.
• Print Anywhere allows you to send a print job to your printer from anywhere. For more information, go to Print Anywhere with the HP App.

 Advanced Scan - Notes - Details

 HP printers - Using advanced scanning features (HP App)

 For example,

• Advanced scanning features in the HP app provide automated scan quality features, specialized scan job types (presets), and text conversion tools.
• For example, Advanced scanning features include Text Extract, Scribble, Book, Multi-Item, and ID Card.
• Document Sections
  • Save scans as searchable or editable text files
  • Scan pages from a book or magazine
  • Extract and edit text from scans
  • Scan multiple items at once
  • Scan and combine both sides of an ID card
  • Add notes or signatures to scans
  • Use the automated scan quality features

FAQ

• What is the HP Smart App and its requirements?
• What if my cloud printer is missing, offline, or unavailable in the HP Smart app?
• What do I do if the advanced scan features are missing (HP Smart app)?
• Which non-HP+ printers are eligible for HP Smart Advance?

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