convert pdf to word

[Quintanna]

I understood that OCR was included in the package, but I cannot find it.  Can anyone help?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Quintanna 

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Converting to Word from PDF format requires software that is not generally included in standard printing software.

For example, 

Acrobat (not necessarily the free versions) can do this.

How to Convert a PDF to a Microsoft Word Document

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@Quintanna wrote:

I understood that OCR was included in the package, but I cannot find it.  Can anyone help?

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Specifications > Scanning specifications

Integrated OCR software automatically converts scanned text to editable text

For those reading:  Some printer models (that include the OCR feature) provide the option as a separate downloadable software (ReadIris)  located in the printer's Software and Driver Website Support pages.

Scan Basics

How to Scan (Windows)

Although the document is woefully dated in some ways, it does show the method to read the HP Scan Software from within the Printer Assistant (formally known as the Solution Center).  The illustration in section "How do I scan using HP Solution Center software" includes the "Convertible Text" (OCR) option in the menu.

Examples...

When the Full Feature Software is installed, a shortcut icon to the Printer Assistant is added to the Desktop.

Printer_Assistant_Shortcut_Icon_on_Desktop

Open the Printer Assistant > select tab Print, Scan & Fax

Select tab Scan

Select Scan a Document or Photo

One of several similar views (different printers) showing the HP Scan software and the OCR option / feature:

9025_HP_Scan_OCR_1

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Free versions of OCR are available.  Whether you use any of these is entirely a matter of choice.

For example, use your favorite search engine and search for "Free OCR software" or similar.

Examples (some of which may be newer than others)

• NAPS2 provides a decent sized “scan and crop” window!
• Free OCR  Free OCR (from Paperfile)

How-to Use  Getting Started with FreeOCR

• OCR to Word  http://www.ocrtoword.com/

Relevant Post:  Why can't I scan directly into a WORD document?

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From Microsoft Store: (a9t9) Free OCR Software

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Reference and Resources – Places to find (more) help and learn about your Printer

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type

Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides, Product Information, more

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